Day 196: Freeze In A Cow

To the Udderbelly on South Bank to see 'Freeze!'.  Odd to see the Udderbelly tent anywhere other than Bristo Square in Edinburgh.

The Cow Pasture (now rebranded as the Magners Pasture) has all the same bits, but arranged differently.  And the fake turf is strangely dry.  It should be mulchy with Edinburgh rain. 

'Freeze!' is Tim Key and Tom Basden cocking around.  Guaranteed elements include poetry and arrogance (Tim); songs and sock-mopping up (Tom); beer and microphone stand foolishness (both).  I think they are brilliant.  Separately and together.  

First time I saw 'Freeze!' was at the Fringe several years ago.  It was a late night show, with a comedy-savvy audience, confident in their choice of show. 

Tonight is different.  The audience is quieter, and some seem bemused by the lo-fi shambolic approach. A man with a briefcase walks out. Key is relieved, as he did not consider him 'target audience'.

Part of what I love so much about these two is their on-stage vibe.  Playful and subversive.  It's not for everyone.  That's why Michael McIntyre exists.