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Chris McCausland: Fringe 2012
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 rated 2/5

This is mild mannered, cosy, and insufferably boring. McCausland is likeable, but he has a self-confessed lack of stage presence. The rhythm wasn't there even if a lot of ideas and potential were.

The set started with a segment about successive failed school nativities, each of relied on visualising increasingly awkward moments. The stories were of the funny childhood nostalgia variety, but delivered with all the energy of a paraplegic sloth.

The set was sluggish, unbearably so, like watching chronic fatigue sufferer run the marathon. Time slowed down and I started to forget life before the show. Then came a 25 minute rant about the Paralympics being effectively pointless. McCasuland, who is blind, made a good argument, and then made it again, and again, and then a weaker variation on the same theme. Lather, rinse, repeat.

The never-ending rehash, like a softly-spoken broken record on loop, may have been therapeutic self-justification, or maybe he didn't think the audience were invested in the premise. We weren't, but it was less a lack of understanding and more abject apathy as the set slowly slid into a ditch.

Heartfelt musings on social issues are perfectly fine if they're wrapped up in jokes; going several minutes without any is in danger of no longer being comedy. Having five audience members leave in as many minutes, with those remaining nodding in solidarity, is a near-fatal blow to this kind of performance.

There was potential for an tour-de-force of original material about false sympathy for the disabled, showbiz box-ticking, and harsh truths about the nature of ambition. Instead, we get a sinking ship of  repetitive rants that leave you exhausted.

Date of live review: Sunday 5th Aug, '12
Review by Alex Mason
Leicester Comedy Festival 2012 preview show
Leicester Comedy Festival 2012 preview show

Monday 16th Jan, '12- Leicester De Montfort Hall

Wednesday 10th Aug, '11-
Chris McCausland: Emotional Retard
Chris McCausland: Emotional Retard

Wednesday 18th Aug, '10-
Chris McCausland: 7 Strikes - Fringe 2009
Friday 28th Aug, '09-
Amused Moose Comedy's Hot Starlets 2000-2008 Showcase
Amused Moose Comedy's Hot Starlets 2000-2008 Showcase

Show - Misc live shows -
Abnormally Funny People
Abnormally Funny People

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2005 -
Chris McCausland : Original Review
Chris McCausland : Original Review

Thursday 1st Apr, '04-
Laughing Horse New Act Final 2004
Laughing Horse New Act Final 2004

Show - Misc live shows - Monday 1st Mar, '04-
Chris McCausland - As Seen On TV
Chris McCausland - As Seen On TV

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2005 -
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Dont know what show the reviewer saw but I saw him couple of days ago and thought the show was brilliant, refreshing, interesting and controversial. Went after reading a five star review so just goes to show how subjective this all is! Was blown away and have been a comedy lover for many years coming up to the festival for years. A must see.

Ben Albukirk, August 2012


Saw Chris at the Leicester Comedy Festival last week and I must say he stole the show for me. Will be keeping an eye (not a pun) for him in the future.

John conners, January 2012


I watched Chris in Dunstable last night. Never laughed so much in ages. Best act of the night. A must see for all.

Andy, March 2011


Seen Chris a few times over the past few years - VERY funny guy! Always got the crowd (and me) in bits. A must see.

Brendan, December 2010


A poor weak act! This was one long twenty minutes. Mr Very Ordinary. Compare and contrast with Steve Day in the disability stakes. Day uses his hearing impairment to devilish effect. Perhaps Chris really does need to show us the world through his eyes?

Stephen Hobbs, January 2010


When he's on a roll he has some excellent material and his routine hangs together really well. There was some wonderful stuff about the perils of lighting a cigarette when drunk. It'll be interesting to see how he develops and whether he puts in the work to refine his performance. Very engaging stage presence with great potential - certainly one to watch.

Stan, May 2007


Competent, affable comedian who seems to fit in very easily with his audience. He has a great down-to-earth manner that belies his disability, to which he only occasionally refers in his set. Worth watching

Alain English, March 2007


Had the pleasure of gigging with Chris last weekend , and he is certainly an affable and extremely funny comic. Tip for the top.

Paul Sinha, January 2007


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Where can I see Chris McCausland next?

Where can I see Chris McCausland next?

20:00 - Thursday 30th May, '13
Venue: Manchester Comedy Store
Prices: £10 (£5 concs)
Comics: Alun Cochrane, Chris McCausland, Toby Hadoke (MC)
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Recommended
20:00 - Friday 31st May, '13
Venue: Manchester Comedy Store
Prices: £18 (£9 concs)
Comics: Alun Cochrane, Celia Pacquola, Chris McCausland, Doc Brown, Toby Hadoke (MC)
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Recommended
19:00 - Saturday 1st Jun, '13
Venue: Manchester Comedy Store
Prices: £20 (£10 concs)
Comics: Alun Cochrane, Celia Pacquola, Chris McCausland, Doc Brown, Toby Hadoke (MC)
Info: Two shows; 7pm and 9.30pm
Show starts: 19:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Sunday 2nd Jun, '13
Venue: Lancaster The Borough
Prices: £9 (£7 concs)
Comics: Chris McCausland, Fin Taylor, Ray Bradshaw (MC)
Info: Plus: Susie Lees
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Thursday 6th Jun, '13
Venue: Comedy Store
Prices: £18 (£13 concs)
Comics: Charlie Baker, Chris McCausland, Jason Cook, Jeff Innocent, Stefano Paolini
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:30 - Friday 7th Jun, '13
Venue: Comedy Store
Prices: £20
Comics: Charlie Baker, Chris McCausland, Jeff Innocent, Stefano Paolini, Jason Cook (MC)
Show starts: 19:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
23:00 - Friday 7th Jun, '13
Venue: Comedy Store
Prices: £15 (£10 concs)
Comics: Charlie Baker, Chris McCausland, Jeff Innocent, Stefano Paolini, Jason Cook (MC)
Show starts: 23:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:30 - Saturday 8th Jun, '13
Venue: Comedy Store
Prices: £22.50
Comics: Charlie Baker, Chris McCausland, Jeff Innocent, Stefano Paolini, Jason Cook (MC)
Show starts: 19:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
23:00 - Saturday 8th Jun, '13
Venue: Comedy Store
Prices: £18 (£13 concs)
Comics: Charlie Baker, Chris McCausland, Jeff Innocent, Stefano Paolini, Jason Cook (MC)
Show starts: 23:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
00:00~23:55 - Friday 28th Jun, '13
Venue: Piccadilly Jongleurs
Prices: £12
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20:30 - Friday 28th Jun, '13
Venue: Piccadilly Jongleurs
Prices: From £12
Comics: Ava Vidal, Chris McCausland, Geoff Norcott
Info: Plus: Tucker
Show starts: 20:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
00:00~00:00 - Saturday 29th Jun, '13
Venue: Piccadilly Jongleurs
Prices: £15
Comics: Ava Vidal, Chris McCausland, Geoff Norcott
Show starts: 00:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:30 - Saturday 29th Jun, '13
Venue: Piccadilly Jongleurs
Prices: From £12
Comics: Ava Vidal, Chris McCausland, Geoff Norcott
Info: Plus: Tucker
Show starts: 20:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:45 - Friday 5th Jul, '13
Venue: Highlight Camden
Prices: From £17
Comics: Chris McCausland, Dougie Dunlop, Kwame Asante, Roger Monkhouse
Show starts: 19:45 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Saturday 6th Jul, '13
Venue: Funny Side Of Covent Garden
Prices: £12.50
Comics: Chris McCausland, Inder Manocha, Zoe Lyons
Info: Plus: Gareth Kane
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:45 - Saturday 6th Jul, '13
Venue: Highlight Camden
Prices: From £17
Comics: Chris McCausland, Dougie Dunlop, Jim Smallman, Matt Rees, Roger Monkhouse
Show starts: 19:45 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Friday 12th Jul, '13
Venue: Nottingham Glee
Prices: Adult - £11.00, Student - £4.00
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20:00 - Saturday 13th Jul, '13
Venue: Nottingham Glee
Prices: Adult - £14.00, Student - £4.00
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20:00 - Thursday 21st Nov, '13
Venue: Birmingham Glee Club
Prices: Adult - £11.00, Student - £6.00
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20:15 - Friday 22nd Nov, '13
Venue: Birmingham Glee Club
Prices: Adult - £15.50, Student - £6.50
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20:15 - Saturday 23rd Nov, '13
Venue: Birmingham Glee Club
Prices: Adult - £18.50
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