Since 1999 this show has been a feature of the Fringe's comedy programme and this year they are back with some of the biggest names in Irish comedy.
On this particular occasion the host was Michael Legge, who has great energy and was the driving force in a programme that threatened to run out of momentum several times. Legge interacts with the audience with ease and he uses this to improvise some marvellous gags.
As the first act Eleanor Tiernan did a good job, mixing self-deprecating humour with some observations about what it is to be Irish before imagining a delightful version of America's Next Top Model for Ireland. Next up was Elaine Malcolmson, who performed in her usual downbeat, deadpan style, followed by Michael Redmond who seemed to illicit laughs without really doing anything.
While all three the acts were funny, they were also all quite slow in tempo which made the whole show lack energy. The host did his best to get some atmosphere going, but while it was not a terrible show I was left with the feeling that more fun was probably being had elsewhere. The line-up for each performance is different, so check out the Stand's website for details and hope for the best.
