What do you get when you cross a comedian with a previously incontinent physiotherapist? The answer to that rarely posed question appears to be Gusset Grippers.
Powered by a desire to help women, and men, take charge of their bladders, and a pronounced funny bone, Elaine Miller has created an educational, evangelising show about one of the least promising comedy topics. I saw an earlier version of the routine a couple of years ago when it was both informative and amusing. In it's latest incarnation there's a bit more erudition, with the science explained, and much, much more laughter. Where once there were dead spots when the comedy dried up, now the show flows smoothly and the jokes are well crafted and honed.
Treating a potentially uncomfortable subject with humour opens it up to discussion, and the show has received praise from health professionals (there were several in the audience). But the primary job of a stand up show is to make the audience laugh and Miller has this covered. And you'll never forget her unexpected use for a rubber chicken nor the costume she dons to close the show.
Even if you don't fancy being educated this show is well worth seeking out for the laughs. And that poor chicken. Recommended.
Gusset Grippers is on at Woodland Creatures until 28 August.
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