The Hollybush, Cradley Christmas Special - 27th December

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I was squeezed in after the great Johnny Sorrow, a tough act to follow but I was very grateful for such elevated billing. I had a cracking time, went down well with the packed house and managed to add a few new extra bits of material, although I forgot to use the "fickle fairy of fate" (next time maybe!). There was a small kefuffle during the last 2 minutes of my act as somebody collapsed at the back (...from laughing too much I should think!) but this didn't spoil my set too much and judging from the reaction my new act is developing well, thank you.

A cracking line up compered by local cheeky chappy Simon Chadwick, the ever so funny and Magic-Al Rudge, Stephen Doddy "How many Reps?" Dodd, the supersonic award winning "Don't talk to mea.." Johnny Sorrow all topped off with a dollop of the comedian's comedian Mr David "Dinzzy" Dinsdale looking battered and bruised after failing to follow the Drinkaware.co.uk advice recently. At the end some p***ed up bloke calling himself Bruised Foursides stumbled onto the stage and monopolised the microphone for what seemed like about 3 hours as he turned over some cards; annoyingly the landlord (Mr Dave Francis) was nowhere to be seen (probably polishing his pipes), oh well at least we had some sausages to keep us entertained. I saw Bruised outside and after the torture he had inflicted I couldn't resist kicking him in the knees, but my mate kicked him somewhere a lot more painful, and to be honest - he was right to go higher!

For any experienced comedian there'd be a problem if you didn't do well at this friendly, welcoming and comedy savvy unique venue. I love it and hope to return very soon, if only for the complimentary sausages and bread!

Think Once, Think Twice, Think Fork, Spoon and Bush!