Scotland

Don Biswas – Gilded Balloon, Patter Hoose

Don Biswas embraced the audience with a relaxed attitude and demeanour, backed by revolution themed music. His knack for engaging with the crowd, put everyone at ease and created a relaxed atmosphere.

He is extremely quick-witted firing back at the audience with one-liners throughout.

He showed himself as a person with a considerate nature as he made sure every person in the audience had water; he was concerned we were all going to be too hot, a small gesture that speaks volumes.

His comedic material spanned diverse and sometimes controversial topics such as COVID and protests, all from a left-wing perspective. His exploration of themes like gender-neutral toilets and LGBT rights combined humour with insightful political commentary on these issues.

Audience involvement ran consistently, as Don regularly asked the audience about joining his “revolution.” We were all asked what we would bring and how we would help. Seamlessly transitioning, he navigated from conspiracy theories to open discussions on neurodivergence. The show ended with a clever monologue dissecting Britain’s politics of today.

Don’s stand-up approach was approachable and easy-going, revealing relatable anecdotes and political commentary. The show felt friendly and personal with a light-hearted ambiance, where Don’s delivery and content came together for a reaction of laughter and contemplation.

Reviewer: Stephanie Dunk

Reviewed: 11th August 2023

North West End UK Rating:

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Stephanie Dunk

Recent Posts

My Fair Lady – Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

Surprisingly, the story of My Fair Lady, that most quintessentially British of musicals, has its…

18 hours ago

Planet Omar – Birmingham Rep

Asif Khan’s adaptation of Zanib Man’s book first launched to the stars at the Leeds…

4 days ago

Camdenwalla – Camden People’s Theatre

There are some works of art which one wishes were fiction and Camdenwalla is one…

5 days ago

Calendar Girls The Musical – Pontefract Town Hall

An emotional and memorable evening was had at Pontefract Town Hall last night as Encore…

5 days ago

Miraculous – Kings Head Theatre

This is a play about the Christian religion, authority and the interpretation of the Bible.…

5 days ago

Remember, Remember! – Hull Truck Theatre

Hull Truck’s John Godber studio was all abuzz on Thursday evening, full of theatregoers eager…

5 days ago