This was my first First Thursday Comedy Club in Ramsbottom, but hopefully it won't be my last. All in all it was an extremely hilarious, rip-roaring brilliant local night out, with some great comedy genius. Quite simply every first Thursday of each month sees a handful of circuiting comedians take to the modest stage of Ramsbottom Civic Hall. I confess I did not really know what to expect, as this is definitely the most low key comedy gig I have ever been to. However that did not stop the laughs coming thick and fast as, broadly speaking the supreme tides of hilarity out-weighed the awkward silences and stage deaths.
We were hosted by Kerry Leigh, who in my opinion was not that in tune with the audience and was not that consistent with the comedic quality. Nevertheless she was likable enough, and she developed enough of a rapport to go through the evening.
Our opening act was a masterfully camp, cavalier, creative corker of a comedian called Johnathan Mayor, who from start to finish fired line after hilarious line of witty, flamboyant and utterly brilliant material at us that, whilst occasionally straying into the "controversial", was nevertheless superb to watch.
The middle act was the low point for me, but still passable enough to generate some good laughs. Benjamin Rhys was a very young, very fresh-faced, and perhaps a tad naive comedian who was definitely responsible for the most awkward silences and comedic misfires. I don't really hold any of it against him though as he surely soldiered on to finish his set, and as I say he did get some good laughs in too.
Finally our headline act was non-Geordie (he's from Sunderland actually) Danny Pensive. Slightly different in style, yet hugely endearing, incredibly approachable, perfectly timed and crafted, and overall a stunningly successful stand up powerhouse. Great routines, wonderfully honed and wonderfully told. Hilarious, no nonsense, bish bash bosh, the end.
I commend thoroughly each comedian I saw tonight, and the minds behind the event, on a job well done. I am greatly thrilled and proud that the little Lancashire town of Ramsbottom can produce such sterling stand up comedy.
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