I had a particularly good time at Roar With Laughter last night.
It all started at 7:30 with a free barbecue. This set everyone up for a night of outstanding comedy. The three acts were Robin Ince, Tom Wrigglesworth, and Boothby Graffoe.
As Ed (the compere) was missing his brother to announce him onto the stage he press ganged regular members to the task (including yours truly). As he had graciously allowed me to have a second helping at the barbecue I could hardly refuse. It did at least earn me an extra large pile of chocolate bars :-)
Robin Ince started off the comedy with an act that was cruel, ranting, and very very funny. Tom Wrigglesworth was next and he was in the rather awkward position of having an ex girlfriend (of eight years before) sitting in the front row; she certainly got some stick. He was also very funny and had everyone in stitches. Finally, Boothby Graffoe did an extended, 45 minute set. I have seen him once before on television (a long time ago) and vaguely remembered that he was very funny. He did not disappoint. What I had not realised was that he is an extremely talented guitarist as well as being a fine comedian.
All in all it was an extremely enjoyable evening.
