We enter to find ABK already on a semi-darkened stage, sat on a deck chair and casually waving to arrivals. But if you miss a more traditional entrance, well he has those as well. He also has a suitcase, of a size that might belong to Paddington Bear.
The seaside, swimming and going on holiday are constant themes in a rambling monologue full of call backs and recurring punchlines. Plenty of decent jokes, red hair, self deprecation, and frequent video interludes, including a beautifully worked cartoon. All in an unthreatening yet slightly off centre delivery that rewards careful attention.
On the day there was a bit of a technical issue (self inflicted, as he readily admitted), quickly resolved, but which could easily have thrown the structure of the show. No such issues and he was swiftly back into his stride and delivering the laughs. He's such a likeable performer anyway that you'd forgive him most things.
Very enjoyable, if less surreal than past ABK shows.
Alasdair Beckett-King's Nevermore is on at 19.00 in Pleasance Dome until the 29th (not 22nd), and there are two performances at Pleasance Courtyard at 22.40 on the 19th and 26th.
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