12:04pm Monday 22nd March 2010
Lee Mack enjoyed a triumphant homecoming in front of a sold out King George’s Hall demonstrating, if any proof were needed, that he is one of the finest stand-ups around.
Mack, who grew up in Blackburn when his parents ran the Centurion pub on Manxman Road, clearly relished being in front of a ‘home’ crowd.
The insults flew thick and fast as he described the audience as the ‘oddest’ he’d encountered on the tour – and they loved it!
Mack is an interesting combination of quick wittedness and manic performance.
He must have covered several miles with his constant pacing around the stage like a caged tiger.
There’s something gloriously old fashioned about a lot of what he does.
The show is a mix of jokes, observation, reactions to the audience and Mack generally expressing himself, often in a very forthright manner.
At times some of the humour was lost when Mack switched into full manic mode with his rapid remarks at full volume becoming indecipherable.
But the sheer energy of the show was enough to impress, never mind the cleverness of some of the act.
A word too about support Simon Evans, well worth seeking out if you ever seem him performing.
With a delivery style like Prince Philip, his wry approach was a great complement to the main act.
With, let’s face it, lesser comedians playing major arena-style venues around the country, for comedy lovers to see Lee Mack in Blackburn was a great treat.
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