Ian Smith invited us all to go wild and crazy at 1.35pm! Located in a tunnel connected to a Romanian escapee nobody had ever heard of and with intermittent air conditioning playing its part in Ian’s quite shouty gig, the scene was set for a show about stress.
Ian’s words seemed to come from a brilliant mind. The stories cleverly connected with a seamless flow throughout. From one liners to elaborate build ups it was the kind of comedy that sometimes made you think for a second then laugh. But then really laugh.
Beginning with his uncle whose hands were too high for his hips and travelling through the audacity of Gu puddings, pronunciation of the letter H and the three bumbag vibe, the stories were quality. Margaret dusting off her laptop after four years, a particular highlight.
Within the set there was a story about wine that might not have been that funny if anyone else had told it but it became a stroke of genius. Simple but so effective. A bit like his likening a flotation tank to a 90s screen saver. Each moment was crafted with observation and skill.
Ironically, going wild and crazy with Ian at 1.35pm is bound to help you de-stress. His tales are relatable, plentiful and downright hilarious. He is the kind of guy who if he asked you to go smash up a car in Slovakia you would tag along. Oh … and the texture of those fliers!
Edinburgh Fringe 2023 edfestmag.com
photo credit : Matt Stronge
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