The family went out last Tuesday to enjoy a free comedy night at Brockwell Lido Cafe, can’t really complain at free comedy on a school night. First up were Thomas Hardie; Joy Thomas and Caroline Hardie are a fast-paced, mental comedy duo with a residency at the Water Poet in Shoreditch.
Thomas Hardie
The compère, Clever Peter’s William Hartley, a quick wittted, quick talking welcome break between each act.
William Hartley
Next up was Nathan Dean Williams, a dark and depraved first sketch. If you have a fear of clowns then maybe not for you, though it’s hard to feel anything but pity in his sad rantings, definitely worth checking out.
Nathan Dean Williams
His second sketch, the final act, involved a rabbit neck deep in tragedy – overall a very downtrodden pair of characters who hit the satirical bone in your body.
The third act – Toby – are sisters Sarah and Lizzie Daykin and they came with two sketches each as bizarre as one another – the first sketch was a mix up with a stork delivering a baby.
Toby
Followed by my favourite sketch of the night, a disturbed lady who gets a visit from the RSPCA.
The penultimate act were Miranda Hennessy and Friends – Miranda Hennessy, Steven Shapland and David Seymour, doing four sketches.
Miranda Hennessy and David Seymour
Miranda Hennessy, David Seymour and Steven Shapland
The whole night was full of laughter from the punters, each act definitely worth another watch. I’ve been invited to Thomas Hardie’s next gig on June 13th so I’ll take some more photos.
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