I have seen the bordering-iconic Irish comedic force that is Jimeoin before, several years ago when I was based down south, and I have of course watched and enjoyed his various appearences on mainstream telly stand up shows, but I had absolutely no compunction in going to see him demonstrate the works of his latest tour in Preston tonight.
I got what I expected to get - pure unbridled comedic lunacy. Few other comedians I know of present such fast-paced, bordering on sense-assaulting comedy, with such sublimely superb and often creasing results. The man is a tornado of expression, perfectly timed and delivered observational comedy, and a great mix of dour Irish wit and charming lust for life and laughter.
From the tiny intricacies of married life (or at least his!) to the evolution of the human being, explained in a very unique fashion, to some brilliantly crafted musical comedy, Jimeoin's latest line up of humour did not fail to produce anything less than a steady stream of laughter out of his Preston audience tonight, and often went on to have them rendered into blubbering fits of hilarity.
His presence fills any stage he graces, yet often his most brilliant routines are achieved through the most subtle of expressions, movements and mannerisms; indeed often featuring his now equally famous eyebrows. He is clearly a well seasoned stand up craftsman whose results seem so assured and so regular that I would have no hang ups in calling him a modern day genius of comedy. Such is his appeal in my view, and it was with such ease, charm and brilliance that he dispatched me and all the audience members at the Preston Guildhall Theatre into various iterations of giggling mess.
There is not much else to say really, except: go see him! Sure very occasionally his jokes got a tad lost in translation, but 99% of the time Jimeoin nails it. If you're in need of a good laugh, look no further.
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