me. But the ith-yearold South London comic thinks nothing of It, For hint comedy come“, first. ‘l'm a standup comic who sees patients during the day,‘ says Srnha. who trarned at the same college as Harry Hill, It laughter rs the best medicine. it's one he's careful to dispense at the right trme. 'Occasronally a patient has seen me do stand-up.‘ he says, 'lt's always very awkward. Your ego takes over and you're thinking “I really hope It was a good gig." The last thrng you want rs a patient who's seen you dying on your arse.‘
llrs act reflects on racism, Doctor Who and being a gay man who'd sooner watch football than queen rt up rn a drag har. 'l'm not camp. I don't go clubbing, l have no interest In female gay icons. I thought I was unique, but there are a whole load of gay men out there who quite like guitar hands. They rust don't shout as loud.‘ (Mark Fisher) I P/easance Courtyard, Sab‘ 65:30, (5428 Aug (not 1:5). 7. 75pm, f‘8—F960 (f‘($.5()—f‘8r Prevrews untr/ 5 Aug. £‘5.
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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Navan- born, Edinburgh-based comic’s Perrier victory and by now, he can surely be considered a Fringe veteran. For these two-off shows, Moran will chat amiably and off-kilterry about Catholics and their sugary shame and how the English deny their Germanic roots. Usher Hall 228 7755. 8 8 9 Aug. 89m. €77.50 «€75.59.
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