Stephen Merchant in Vicar Street, November 22nd

ElvisChrist6

Big fan of Merchant's scripted comedies and comedy acting, not to mention his radio work, I find it all to be very funny. I'm very much considering getting tickets to his show in Vicar Street this November, but I'm a bit wary because I've been let down by people like that's comedy before, so does anyone know anything about his stand-up routine? Any good? Has he even performed as a stand up on a tour before?

mrblondecutsear

I know he started out doing stand up before he became a writer but other than that I've no idea what his material is like or anything

Damon Blake

http://www.chortle.co.uk/comics/s/33386/stephen_merchant

Reviews and comments seem promising.

Mickolution

Really looking forward to this one, huge fan of Merchant. Having listened to all of the Xfm shows and podcasts numerous times through, I think he's the "brains" behind The Office. That's not to say I don't rate Gervais' involvement, but Merchant just seems wittier somehow, whereas Gervais provides the more outrageous gags. I imagine they work so well as a pairing because they provide different sides, but Merchant's on-air personality seems like it would lend itself well to stand-up.

As said above, reviews have been promising. How much of that is down to the fact that he's already an established name in the comedy world I don't know, but I have high hopes for the show.

Spacedog

SPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACE!

clig

Some say he is awful just bragging about his success but others say he is endearing but still a bit braggy! I know he is an established name but for someone's first stand up tour I find the ticket prices are too expensive so i'll give it a miss

Damon Blake

http://www.chortle.co.uk/shows/tour/s/18826/stephen_merchant%3A_hello_ladies.../review

That's a pretty great review actually. I wasn't inclined to going but think I will now!

NedTermo

Really enjoyed the show, better than I expected.