Well crafted, performed and slightly chaotic
Stepping into the Yurt, we are treated to an intimate setting that can barely contain Kitson’s energy. He is wide-eyed and energetic from the get go, and this barely fades throughout the set.
This set is all about Kitson’s struggles over the past year, dealing with the pressures that come from an industry that is notoriously hard to make a living from. He brings you on that journey, managing to poke fun at hard moments and reflect on where his journey has taken him, ending up at some kind of conclusion for now. But this story will no doubt continue as Kitson continues to build his career and standing.
The most joyous part of the show is watching Kitson’s energy. It is captivating, and he brings a likeability along with it that gets an audience right onto his side. At the same time, he is entirely chaotic, and slightly distracted in moments. He can seem improvisational in the way he performers, but do not be fooled, it is a tightly written and clever set that is presented over the hour.
Unfortunately, there were times where some of the work was missed, and this was in part due to the distractions around. Kitson himself couldn’t shake the distraction of an impromptu techno rave in the bar. This disrupted the flow and took Kitson out of his show. This, of course, is not the performer’s fault, and he dealt with these curveballs well to deliver a solid performance.
It feels as if this show is still developing, and it is in a good place. It is a really solid hour of well-crafted stand up, delivered by someone who has equal measures of talent and likability.
Show Listing: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/alex-kitson-now-look-here
LISTINGS INFORMATION
Venue: The Big Yurt at Hoots @ Potterrow
Dates: 7th – 30th August
Time: 20.45
Ticket prices: £10.00
Fringe box office: 0131 226 0000 / www.edfringe.com
Suitable for 14+ (Restriction)