Sugar Daddy – Underbelly Boulevard Soho
Some comedy shows aim simply to entertain. ‘Sugar Daddy’, written and solo-performed by comedian Sam Morrison, does something far rarer, it makes an audience laugh until their cheeks ache, and then quietly reminds them how fragile and beautiful love and life can be, it delivers a comedy punchline and at the same time, leaves an emotional wound.
Performed at Underbelly Boulevard Soho, Morrison’s one-man show begins with the easy rhythm of stand-up. He has high energy levels, bounds around the stage with a burst of nervous enthusiasm, the kind that feels wonderfully unpolished and instantly human. You can tell early on that he is deeply connected to his story and wants to tell it. That slightly anxious energy becomes part of the charm of this piece. Morrison does not hide behind the safet...