Simon Amstell stand-up

After our complete bender of a 1920's night out, dragging ourselves out again was a huge challenge (I really wish my mind could switch off and let me rest). We'd promised ourselves a Wagamamas for an evening treat and invited Paul and Sarah along for the nosh. The spicy katsu chicken went down just but its destination didn't quite appreciate or expect it.

With our stomachs full we headed over to the Brighton Dome for the Simon Amstell show without any expectations. The settling-in music was like a repeat of the night before with 1920's swing music pumping from the speakers literally next to our seats so no snoozing for us. The warm-up act was slightly forgettable but didn't draw away from the main show, titled 'Do Nothing'. Instead of the fast paced, witiness of Never Mind the Buzzcocks (of which I can say he's sorely missed from the current series), it was a slow-burn of a performance like the feeling of our day. He dealt with an over-friendly heckler very well and brought in a reference to them later. Otherwise it was a long but very insightful and interesting dialogue into his outlook in life as in seizing opportunities in love (we learn that he fancies thin, even ill looking men). There's also some Jewish humour and reference to his family which received some mixed responses but he acknowledged it and changed tact to recover the audience attention. A few amusing diversions away from the main story with some very funny personal situations, a few honest words with the spotlight operator and a suitable introspective finish to close the performance. His story-telling was excellent overall and matched the energies of a Sunday night well.