Chris Corcoran and Elis James - The Committee Meeting

An early afternoon dose of character comedy from Welsh talents Chris Corcoran and Elis James, The Committee Meeting is reliant on good natured audience participation. As committee members, the crowd packed inside the Wee Coo today is expected to join in with in an introductory ice breaking game, take minutes as proceedings unfold, treat an old man to his first kiss in 50 years and catch a pervert hidden somewhere in our midst. Nominations for each duty must be seconded in what may be the Fringe's most democratic show.

A slight but entertaining narrative revolves around a Mastermind showdown between our caretaker Rex Jones and his estranged brother Vernon, employed in the same capacity by the local Conservatives Club. The fact that, because he is on first name terms with Rebekah Brookes, David Cameron and Jeremy Clarkson, the crowd is encouraged to express its disapproval of Vernon gives a good indication of the show's target audience. The Committee Meeting is unquestionably utter nonsense, yet good old-fashioned fun, celebrating certain values with sincerity.

With Corcoran's Mr Chairman creation presiding over the hour, James comes and goes as Rex and his cousin Steve. Both break character too many times to count and revel in the show's brazen sloppiness. The pair may not take their roles particularly seriously, but there's no doubting the work they've put in to making the show such a highly enjoyable hour.

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