A series of skits performed by three of what have to be the maddest performers on the Fringe (any madder and they’d be locked up). The whole thing is held together under the premise of being an evening’s programming on the ADHTV channel (that’s Attention Deficit Hyperactivity TV for those not in the know).
The trio cover a variety of TV styles in a hilarious and inventive way that has to be seen to be believed, and with a release of energy that can only be caused by three performers carefully scheduling the timing of their Ritalin come downs.
Particularly good were the 70’s Cannon-and-Ball take off and the World’s Smallest Man sketch, but special mention has to go to their kids’ TV homage with a transvestite Jackanory involving the filthiest tale you can imagine, starring a Jam Witch who steals away the village's ginger-haired children.
All too often, late night sketch shows are very hit-and-miss, but this one is consistently well written and excellently performed, with the up-for-it audience willing them on to new zany heights.
The show fits well into the intimate Attic venue, but avoid the side seats which have a limited view of the stage and the projected backdrop. That said, only the brave or very lonely should seek refuge in the front row. Finally, do take some liquid in (preferably from the bar :-) to keep you refreshed in what can at times be a sweaty venue, and you may find that this has the added benefit of helping the comedy medicine go down .
