Over the years Barry Cryer has written gags for all the top names in British comedy – always the kingmaker but never the king. The stellar fame he helped others to achieve has never come his way. While he may not have superstar status, he has become a much-loved cult figure, mainly through his long association with the radio programme I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue.
The title of his stage show comes from his recently published book and reflects his ability to flit from one topic to another. Described as a stream of unconscious and sit-down comedy, his act worked through the alphabet demonstrating his quick-fire wit and superb one-liners. He related anecdotes from his association with comic geniuses such as Tommy Cooper, Ken Dodd, Eric Sykes, often telling their favourite jokes. But it was not all nostalgia, Cryer’s material contained up-to-the-minute references, the best being a parody of Let’s Do It.
Jokes came at such a fast pace that the audience were almost mentally breathless keeping up with him and he often fooled them by telling a story whose punchline differed entirely to the anticipated one. Superb entertainment from a comic genius.
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