Facing the Improv group in residence was the Improv group Ludus Ludius, from Cardiff. The format of the show and the style of games were a touch jittery and hindered pace attempted to be created. Nor was it that funny: the emphasis is on creating coherent plot-lines and congruent characters rather than comedy. Games ended with a gag or punchline rather than when the story had been nicely rounded off to its natural conclusion, which left the show feeling a little monotonous. Abi Symons (the captainn of Fat Kitten) has a good wit on her and, slap me on the wrist for this, I found her funnier than most on stage. I learnt some cracking chat-up lines, though. Win.
The Voodoo Rooms, 14 – 27 Aug, 4.15pm (5.15pm), free, fpp73.
tw rating 2/5
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Sections: by Daisy Badger - ED2011 Comedy Reviews - tw rating 2/5 | Tags: Fat Kitten Improv, PBH's Free Fringe
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