No longer the angry young man, but Sayle can still bite. There's no overall theme to the show, just a flowing parade of subject matter and the occasional link back. Abusive prostitutes, the threat posed by Santa lookalikes, the history of alternative comedy and the joys of the seniors bus pass all get a look in. And the description of Gove as Pinocchio-faced cunt says his disdain for the Tories is as strong and as valid as it was in the eighties.
Sayle as clearly enjoying himself, and experimenting with a form he has neglected of late. He's still a sharp observer of life, with the odd surreal twist and the ability to mock his own place in history. Comedy legends too often show feet of clay by relying on their past reputations. Sayle did more than enough to demonstrate he's still a force to be reckoned with.
Alexei Sayle in Underbelly Med Quad at 18.45 until 11 August.
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