As the Somerset tale centres on vasectomy it's clear that happiness is a concept that might not always fit into a convenient box. Aidan relates the best answers he received on his travels, and the serial problems he hit in trying to achieve his goal. And he delights in introducing newcomers to the world of the far-from-great-but-incredibly-persistent William Topaz McGonagall, for which we should all give thanks.
Goatley's enthusiastic, friendly and self deprecating style draws in his audience and he has a rich well of funny stories to draw on. Happiness might come from disco music, a fictitious quiet pint or a dodgy sauna, or maybe from watching a quality comedian doing his stuff. He ends with the story of why he might not have fully realised his ambition this time around, but, like Deep Thought, this show lays the ground for the greater successor to follow. Expect part 2 in Fringe 2020, complete with Aidan's own mid life crisis.
This show might not define happiness, but you will defintiely leave with a smile on your face.
Highly recommended.
Aidan Goatley : Happy Britain Part 1 is on in Sweet Grassmarket until 25 August.
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