Ladystache are a Canadian sketch duo who’ve brought Canadian comedy and spirit to Edinburgh, and they bounced around the stage with energy and enthusiasm, playing out scenes about annoying travel agents and useless shop assistants. There were times, however, when their jokes felt too crude, but this may be just down to personal taste (or perhaps my British reserve?). One of the funnier moments actually came when the pair went off script and ended up having an argument about who was using the best prop. Ultimately, a very in-your-face duo, who had the audience in hysterics at times with their silly antics.

Laughing Horse @ The Phoenix, 15-26 Aug, 5.45pm.
tw rating 3/5 | [Lauren Simpson]

Sections: by Lauren Simpson - ED2012 Comedy Reviews - tw rating 3/5 | Tags: Laughing Horse Free Festival

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