Persistently funny story telling from Byrne, engaging the audience from the off with tales from his own life and observations on the world around him. He's particularly good when he launches attacks on sexism, misogyny and gender stereotyping, pouring ridicule on those who remain wedded to outdated views. And, as a bonus, an enjoyable couple of minutes pointing up some the idiotic misapprehensions of ukip supporters.
There's no big theme to the show, just an unbroken stream of comedy that moves from rants to self deprecation to family tenderness. It's fun, the time flies by, even if there's no real stick of meaning there to grasp at.
If you love the kind of stand up that regularly features on Live at the Apollo then Ed is one of the finest exponents around. But do go and see something a bit more adventurous as well, eh?
Ed Byrne : Outside Looking In is in the Gilded Balloon at 21.00 until the 30th.
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