His girlfriend has dumped him because he's not spontaneous enough, and his life is boring. And then Max Dickin discovered Groupon, a new world of discounted activities. Hoping to become the impromptu, adventurous soul he thought his ex wanted, he threw himself into the varied challenges that the site offered up. Communing with exotic animals, alternative medical treatments and narcissistic vanity purchases extended his horizons in unexpected directions.
Did it change the man within? Did he become a creature of impulse? And he get the girl in the end? Dickins provides the answers through a series of anecdotes backed up by powerpoint.
It's an intriguing conceit, and one Dickins handles well. He's always engaging and there's a bit of audience interaction. The quality of the punchlines varies, but there are more than enough winners in there to make this an enjoyable experience.
This is a Free Fringe show so you can roll up at short notice. If you find yourself showless on the Cowgate around six one evening then My Groupon Adventure is definitely worth a look.
Max Dickins : My Groupon Adventure is at T-Bar until 27 August.
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