Will and Greg - A Sketch Show: 5 star review by Ian Billings

By Ian Billings
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9th Aug 2008
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★★★★★

A sterling selection of inspired nonsense. This is brand new comedy, fresh from the quippieries, that had the audience in tears of laughter - and occassionally the cast, too!

Will and Greg present stunningly inspired ideas, deftly played and handled. The standard of the writing is beyond anything I've yet to see on the Fringe and the fast-paced, high-energy performances are nuanced and joyous. And joyous is the word. Within minutes the audience is double-over with the sheer silliness of the sketches. And the sketch using only the number 1 to 10 is gorgeously daft.

You have to see this show - these two guys have oodles of charm and talent and clearly delight in the work. The restaurant sketch alone is worth the entrance price. Each gag hits bullseye after bullseye with trying to offend or upset or challenge - pure joy!

Please stop reading this review and go and buy a ticket!

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