Each night of the fringe the audience changes. Each night the jokes land differently. Sometimes applause, other times a few awkward chuckles. This unpredictability is what Glenn Moore aims to mitigate in his show by introducing two little red books. The first is a compilation of successful one-liners from his various panel show appearances (allegedly). The other conceals a deadly truth bomb from his comedic low point, just in case the crowd get too pleased with themselves.
This pre-planned comedic sliding scale is a tremendous success, with the audience virtually gasping for air, laughing non-stop.
Moore’s routine was much more than one-liners and punchlines though. Instead, it consistently stemmed from a captivating retelling of a road trip he took through Death Valley with his cousins back in 2015. Acting out the drama and tension with side rants on his cousins, it was hilariously relatable for anyone who has ever taken a road trip, been in charge of directions, or tried to take the fall for something they didn’t (or did?) do.
It’s Glenn Moore’s delivery, however, that really tips his stand-up over the edge. Whether that means lying on the floor or eating a crisp from his wallet, you can guarantee Moore will invest everything he has to earn the laughs he so justifiably deserves. Every second is jam-packed with joke after joke and laugh after laugh to make for an hour of intense, top tier comedy.
Back in Death Valley, Moore creates such vivid and amusing character descriptions to lead into another of his rants: people who back themselves. This continues to be a key theme throughout the show as he uses humour to outlet his anger towards people who back themselves and the ultimate success they achieve, whether they try hard or not. As ever, you’ll find yourself roaring with laughter.
Though Glenn Moore may not back himself, may (or may not) have been the cause of a near death experience, he certainly knows how to pull off a superior stand-up show that I would recommend to anyone at the fringe this year.
Glenn Moore: Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some Moore is running until 24 August (excluding 12 & 13) at Forth at Pleasance Courtyard.
Buy tickets here.
Image courtesy of Natasha Pszenicki, provided to The Student as press
