Moving away from the themed shows of previous Edinburgh Fringe runs, comedian Stephen K Amos returns to the Pleasance with a mission to Find the Funny - or put simply, forget the themes, let’s just tell jokes. Of course not having a theme is a theme itself, and perhaps that’s lined up for next year.

For now, though, the emphasis is on the funny side of life - and yet again my own personal view that Prince Philip is the Uk’s greatest straight man (in comedy terms. naturally) is reinforced by the single line that Amos relates with glee to the audience.

Effortlessly funny, watching Amos is rather like rediscovering a long lost friend at the Fringe. For an act that balances a fine comedy edge, Amos keeps everything in perspective, jugglign issues of racism, sexism and family with a just enough danger to keep you in hysterics for the whole hour. A man at the top of his trade, and not to be missed.

Stephen K Amos - Find the Funny
Pleasance Courtyard
* * * * * (5/5)

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