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Krater Comedy Club...
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What better way to round off a lively Pride weekend than with a bit of comedy? Welcome to Komedia - the only place I've seen bottles on the wine list described as having a hint of flint. What's next? Lashings of damp gramophone records with a twist of mauve?! Anyway, the place looks sooo much nicer since the recent refurbishment, and although things can sometimes get a little 'cosy', that only adds to the charm...
The lovely Brummie, Karen Bayley ('it's not an accent - it's a contraceptive') warmed us up and kept us highly entertained during the in-between bits - not a mean feat in itself, considering everyone had just been to the bar before she came on. Yet another lesson in not-sitting-at-the-front as she did the obligatory compere turn of heckling the audience, much to everyone's amusement.
First up was Dave Hadingham, who in his lovely paisley shirt, did indeed look a little like the love-child of Oliver Reed and Laura Ashley. However he treated us to a slick, unrestrained routine, including a delightfully detailed exposé of female menstruation. Any shroud of denial I had previously wrapped round myself is now in tatters and blowing in the breeze.
Next up was Cole Parker (think excitable children's presenter on espressos), who put on a lively set - so lively in fact, that he moved a little too fast for our photographer. Note to self: bring tranquilizer dart to next gig
Last up was Micky Flanagan, rounding off the evening with a jaunty, confident act - it's a nice change when they don't let the punchlines drive the whole performance - and he kept us laughing throughout.
As usual, the evening can be highly recommended - a bottle or two of 'flint' wine, some tangy nachos, and someone on stage trying to make you laugh - perfect!
Oh, and apologies that some of the pictures have come out like they were taken on a could-have-found-me-in-a-christmas-cracker camera, but it's jolly dark in there!
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about Komedia
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The gem in Brighton's performance arts crown is, undoubtedly, The Komedia - bringing an impressive array of comedy, live music, cabaret and theatre to a diverse audience. In fact, together with the sister-venue in Edinburgh, Komedia are at the forefront of the country's entertainment scene attracting professional and fringe acts from around the globe. The next Komedia date for your diary:
Friday, 29th til Sunday, 31st August
Krater Comedy Club
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about Pride in Brighton & Hove
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Being the biggest free Pride event in the UK, Pride in Brighton & Hove is one of the highlights of the year on everyone's calendar down here. Each year just seems to get better and better. REALBrighton.com has the largest archive of Brighton Pride photos in the world. The next Pride in Brighton & Hove date for your diary:
Thursday, 18th September
Girls on Top & Pride Thanks You! @ Revenge
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