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Sal Stevens
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Sam Avery
Sam Gore
Sam Harland
Sam Simmons
Sam Veale
Sammy J
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Sandi Toksvig
Sandy Nelson
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Sarah Hendrickx
Sarah Kendall
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Scooby
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Seymour Mace
Shappi Khorsandi
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Shelagh Martin
Silky
Simon Amstell
Simon B Cotter
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Simon Day
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Simon Evans
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Snorri Hergill Kristjansson
Sody Funjabi
Sol Bernstein
Sooz Kempner
Sophie Black
Special guest who cannot be named
Spencer Brown
Spike Milligan
Spiky Mike
Stan Stanley
Stanley Baxter
Stanley McHale
Stefano Paolini
Steph Davies
Steph Lane
Stephen Carlin
Stephen Grant
Stephen Hill
Stephen K Amos
Stephen Lynch
Stephen Merchant
Steve Best
Steve Bugeja
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Steve Day
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Steve Hall
Steve Harris
Steve Hughes
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Steve N Allen
Steve Pemberton
Steve Rawlings
Steve Royle
Steve Shanyaski
Steve Weiner
Steve Williams
Steven Dick
Steven Young
Stewart Francis
Stewart Lee
Stewart Spaull
Stu Who?
Stuart Black
Stuart Goldsmith
Stuart Hossack
Stuart Hudson
Stuart Mitchell
Sue Perkins
Sully O'Sullivan
Susan Calman
Susan Hanks
Susan Morrison
Susan Murray
Susan Vale
Suzi Ruffell
Suzy Bennett
Suzy Wylde
Sy Thomas
Seymour Mace
Seymour Mace Presents Funshine! – Fringe 2009 |
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The man next to me in the bar sought assurance from the Stand’s bartender/box office/go-to girl that he hadn’t accidentally purchased tickets for a kids’ show. She gamely told him that it was suitable for children and adults alike, and that all-adult audiences had enjoyed previous performances. That’s all very well, but this is still a kid’s show, albeit a good one. Hand on heart I couldn’t say this is a must-see if you don’t have children with you, but it is very beguiling, crammed with incident, and must surely confirm stand-up Seymour Mace as a five-star babysitter in anyone’s books. This works because it’s not cute and not twee – but not ironic nor patronising either. Mace doesn’t change his stentorian tones when addressing the motley crew of children and adults. There’s no breathy gushing here, he might as well be calling an inventory of car parts, and the no-nonsense delivery hits just the right note. There’s more variety in this show in terms of ideas than a whole week of CBBC, and without any flash props or effects, just paper, address labels, a couple of hats and some teabags. He attunes to the attention span of a child quite perfectly, with a change of game every three or four minutes, and he ensue everybody gets involved to the their own level of comfort without feeling bullied. By renaming every member of the audience, he allows you to join in without feeling too self-conscious, as it’s not you, it’s Fiona Dingbat or whomever. You end up feeling cheerfully charmed but not manipulated, and that’s an important distinction. An enjoyably daft distraction, especially if you’re in charge of a posse of seven-year-olds. |
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Date of live review: Thursday 20th Aug, '09 | |
Review by Julia Chamberlain |
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Though I spent most of the show questioning his sanity, at no point did I question his wit, the man is a comic genius who deserves so much more attention than he is getting Matthew Sharp, August 2011 |
Seymour Mace is a brilliant man to see every time. No matter how bad your day has been, he will find a way to whisk you away to his magical place, fulfilling you with tears and laughter. Genuine good time comedy! Every time. Swamp Thing, March 2011 |
The star of Just The Tonic Nottingham tonight. Genius. He can pimp my bee anyday. stuart squires, November 2010 |
Brilliantly clever and absolutely hilarious. Love his material and think of him everytime I hear Midnight Train to Georgia! No mercy, continual laughter from start to finish. Judi, November 2010 |
Ace. Just seen Fundayland at the ed fest, audience of 10, but he rocked it. Hannah, August 2009 |
Headlined my gig on Saturday, encored and was absolutely outstanding - one of my favourites. JS, February 2009 |
I saw him do a 30 minute set and he made it look easy, Brilliant material and inspirational to anyone getting into comedy with his unique outlook on life! Anyone who loves comedy should make every effort to see this act! KaiBosh, December 2008 |
I have never felt so ripped off at a comedy night. Awful. Did 20 minutes and you could tell he was struggling with that long. Dreadful colin the courtyard king, April 2007 |
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Where can I see Seymour Mace next?
20:45 - Sunday 4th Sep, '11 | |
Venue: | Stockport Blue Cat Cafe |
Prices: | £6 |
Comics: | Andrew Watts, Mickey D, Seymour Mace, Rob Riley (MC) |
20:15 - Friday 23rd Sep, '11 | |
Venue: | Comberton Leisure |
Prices: | £10 (£8 in advance) |
2-for-1 tickets with Dave's Comedy Society. Click for details | |
Comics: | Abandoman, Joe Lycett, Julian Deane, Seymour Mace |
20:45 - Sunday 25th Sep, '11 | |
Venue: | Lancaster The Borough |
Prices: | £8 (£6 concs) |
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20:15 - Friday 7th Oct, '11 | |
Venue: | Nantwich Civic Hall |
Prices: | £9 |
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20:00 - Sunday 30th Oct, '11 | |
Venue: | Saddleworth Off The Rails |
Prices: | £7 (£5 concs) |
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20:30 - Saturday 26th Nov, '11 | |
Venue: | Sowerby Bridge The Works |
Prices: | £12.50 |
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Edinburgh Fringe 2007
Seymour Mace: Where's Batman? My Life As A Failed Superhero
Edinburgh Fringe 2008
Seymour Mace: Testamental
Edinburgh Fringe 2009
Seymour Mace and Peter Slater: Sundayland!
Seymour Mace Presents Funshine!
Edinburgh Fringe 2010
Seymour Mace In Hanging Out With Seymour Mace
Seymour Mace In Seymourland
Seymour Mace's Dafternoon Show
Edinburgh Fringe 2011
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