Broadway Baby
*****
Scott Capurro Goes Deeper
Underbelly. 31st July – 24th August (not 12th, 19th). 21:15 (1h)
Printer, but not Loser, Friendly
First and foremost, this show will certainly not suit all tastes. You will either love him or hate him. If you are a racist, biggot or homophobe then then you need to see this show. This is cutting edge stuff and makes other comic’s so-called shocking material pale into insignificance. He will take you to places you never dreamed could be funny with his terrifyingly dark brand of comedy. He has an endearing charm but don’t be fooled by his apathetic manner because he is deadly serious.
Scott has identified his greatest fears and turned them into a joke because that’s the point, everything to him is a joke. AIDS, cancer and paedophilia are a few of many hilarious topics he covers in his fast moving show. At one point, the audience were on a precipice – some I felt almost tempted to leave but then he yanked us all back again to a slightly more comfortable place only to prepare us for the next onslaught.
People have mistaken his material for being sick, and some of it is – deliciously so, but the message behind it is far more profound. Those who prefer their humour more mainstream should stick to the variety palaces. This is Edinburgh – bring it on. This is the art of stand-up at it’s finest, a masterclass in comedy and that’s why he deserves 5 stars. I dare you to go and see it. [Kevin Stevens]
Scott Capurro Goes Deeper Underbelly Productions & MZA
Director:
Scott Capurro
Theatre:
The Underbelly
August 01-11,13-18,20-24 July 31 : 21:15(0 mins) from £6.00