Jen Brister : Under Privilege, Monkey Barrel, Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Brister is, in her words, a "lezzer mum".  She and her partner have twin four year old boys, and she's determined they grow up to have every privilege possible (But definitely, definitely NOT private school) - but also be self aware enough to know they are privileged.  That, as she's rapidly finding out, is not an easy circle to square.

The show explores privilege, bigotry and self awareness through Brister's experiences and world view.  Nothing ground breaking, but the sort of reminders that never do any harm to hear over again.  We live in a society engulfed in privilege, and now the UK is governed by Prime Minister who virtually defines the term.  Brister doesn't want her sons to grow up to be like him (or Toby, but that's another story...).

There are passages of the show that come over as more earnest than funny, as she freely admits, but most of the set has laughs aplenty, and nobody, not even the straight white males (like me), is made to feel uncomfortable.  She's angry, shouty, loving, soft and friendly, the mood regularly shifting, but never misses a punchline.  It's a well crafted show, with a clear theme and message, and none the worse for it.  Definitely worth a look - especially if you're the one withall the privilege.