If growing old quietly was the status quo nowadays then clearly no one informed Barry Cryer and Ronnie Golden. Their show Going Gaga covers not only the idea of getting older but also brings in current events and even so called big topics such as assisted suicide.
Cryer of I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue fame brings to the show his deadpan delivery and humour with the majority of his jokes in the performance. However, Goldman is by no means carried by Cryer as he brings musical ability and a tendency for the dramatic. The combination of these components is perfectly demonstrated in a song where Goldman is playing the guitar and singing passionately in Spanish whilst Cryer dryly translates into colloquial English for the audience. It is this mixture of the two’s talent that make this show. Aiding the duo was a projector behind them that often flashed up funny images to compliment the song that was being played. Whilst an amusing touch, visibility for some portions of the audience was a definite issue lessening its effect.
Although not breaking any new comic ground Going Gaga’s original songwriting and sharp wit means that it feels fresh. Whilst by no means cerebral humour, Going Gaga is an hour of good fun and that can be hard to find.
