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Damion Larkin: Cuddly Dreamer

 
Rebecca Jones Review by Rebecca Jones 4 Published: 24 Aug 2011 Show Dates: 31 Dec 1969-31 Dec 1969

Self deprecation seems to be the dish of the day for this afternoon's stand up as Damion Larkin presents a showcase of all the problems he deals with on a daily basis. Apart from living life at a disadvantage, Larkin finds the silver lining and leads the audience through his grey clouds - and Edinburgh's - via a good dosage of self mockery.This former stock broker fills us in on the down hill journey of his life, from his departure from finance onwards, eventually surfacing with cutting remarks about the damage left by his ex girlfriend. His honest performance only makes him easier to like and serves as a good reason to admire his perseverance towards an optimistic future. This comedy session is a prime example of laughing at the hard things in life, lightening the load with every chuckle.A lovely sense of nostalgia takes its turn in Larkin's set as he clicks us through a reel of photos of his muscular past, his girlfriend and the progression away from these things. He demonstrates great rapport with the crowd, trying his luck with the ladies and again opening himself up to possible ridicule through a question and answer round. Larkin is inviting and welcoming towards any audience members who want to know more, fearless of any spontaneous interrogation.A refreshing comic that wins the crowd over with his self pity and familiar stories that many will relate to, Damion Larkin is the perfect appetiser for your evening at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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On Monday he's a stockbroker on BBC2's 'Working Lunch,' Tuesday he's in his underpants eating Monster Munch. Goodbye salary, girlfriend and house. Hello dressing gown, procrastination and dreaming. 'One of the country's top new comedians' (BBC).