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Dave Fulton

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Dave Fulton at the Comedy Store Pt2

US comedian Dave Fulton live at London's Comedy Store - Part 2 (2007).


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Dave Fulton:... Based on a True Story
Live Review

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Dave Fulton:... Based on a True Story

In a criminally undersold show, in a new venue off the beaten track, in a very late night slot, it is hard to imagine the powerhouse that is American Dave Fulton doing too well. But from the minute the rugged comedian takes to the stage he grabs control. Within mere seconds there is not one doubt that we are in the hands of a professional, and such is his command of a room that we know we will be laughing whether we want to or not.

Fulton is an imposing performer and plays this small, largely empty venue with the panache and confidence of an arena act. He does make reference to his choice of venue, pointing out that he hates soulless large gigs and that small quirky rooms suit him better. But the man could surely play any space and have any audience eating out the palm of his hand. His delivery is such and his charisma so hypnotic he could read out a technical list of gun specs and people would still go with him. This is not hypothetical, he proves this in the hour.

Thankfully the material matches the delivery. There are no gags here, no pull-back-to-reveals. These are purely tales of Fulton’s exceptional and at times seedy life. He insists that his stories are all completely true and shows off some of his scars to prove it. The story of him and his buddies high on cocaine trying to shoot a spyhole in a door coming from anyone else's mouth would sound far fetched and unbelievable, but from this wild and scar-covered American there is not one iota of doubt. In fact, he's probably toned it down to make it more accessible.

The hour is four or five longer stories broken up with shorter more general observations. His pacing is almost spot on, pulling something lighter out the hat when the darkness gets a little too much. Even us humble reviewers get a mention as Fulton points out the difference in the British and American/Canadian press. He revels in reading bad reviews as apparently we get creative with our insults. But there is very little to insult here.

The only, pretty minor, criticisms are that some of the observational snippets feel a little out of place and club-like. Do we really still talk about the Americans being late for World War 2? He also breaks pace and some of the slick professionalism he exudes by selling a marketing gimmick halfway through the show. It's a clever and fitting gimmick, but it feels a bit forced and seems beneath him.

But these couple of slips can be forgiven. This is a great hour of intense storytelling and laughs.

The man has had several near death experiences, one of which involves alcohol, a woman and Mitch Hedberg, and for comedy fans this tale alone is worth the admission fee.

Fulton's life reads like a movie. He's pushed himself to try everything, he's been detained under the terrorism act, he's survived an avalanche, he's been involved in domestic violence and he lays it all out before us in a captivating, hilarious and at times worrying hour.

Although he claims his drug days are over he is still a man that gets a thrill from taking huge risks. Apparently Hedberg told him 'life is about experiences. Fortunately we have Fulton to regale us with his rather than having to risk our lives finding out first hand.

Date of live review: Tuesday 9th Aug, '11
Review by Corry Shaw
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Dave Fulton: We're All Americans
Dave Fulton: We're All Americans

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Saw Dave Fulton at Glee Club Cardiff last year and he was a breath of fresh air compared to alot of the usual tried and tested comedy routines we get to see on TV these days. He was very sharp and kept the crowd well under control, far from being booed off the crowd wanted more, hes not everyone's cup of tea and if you are easily offended then don't bother but I'd definitely go see him again.

Emma, February 2012


Saw him last night at the edinburgh festival, very funny especially the spyhole - gun thing. Would definitely see him again :)

kriskay, August 2011


Sorry Mark, but I wasn't near the Cardiff Glee in March 2008...wish I was then it'd be my first time boo'd off by white people.

fulton, November 2009


Very funny - very quick mind - an act that never stops. Saw him at Hellfire Comedy Club High Wycombe.

Mark Stewart, October 2008


This guy is not funny. he was booed off stage in Cardiff Glee Club. He left calling us all "fucking pussies" to which someone shouted "go away you're ruining our night"

Mark, March 2008


Very funny man, great timing and very slick. Saw him at Haywards Heath and he seemed in a desperate hurry to get away... I suppose that's Haywards Heath for you

Adrian Breeds, March 2008


Saw My Fulton at the Bearcat Comedy Club, Twickenham last Saturday and I have to say that he was so funny I nearly had a hernia laughing so much. Such a dry sense of observational humour - marvelous.... Can't wait to see him perform again and would go out of my way to do so

Patricia des Angeles, December 2007


Saw him on a Taking the Piste Tour in Val D'Isere in the Alps. He's grumpy but uncannily right about things... Love him or hate him he's bloody good.

Louise, November 2007


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20:00 - Friday 17th Feb, '12
Venue: Highlight Camden
Prices: From £17
Comics: Dave Fulton, Jessica Fostekew, Kai Humphries, Rich Wilson, Simon Bligh
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Saturday 18th Feb, '12
Venue: Highlight Camden
Prices: From £17
Comics: Dave Fulton, Kai Humphries, Rich Wilson, Simon Bligh
Info: Plus: Bobby Carroll
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Thursday 23rd Feb, '12
Venue: Comedy Store
Prices: £18
Comics: Curtis Walker, Dave Fulton, John Lynn, Simon Evans, Mickey Hutton (MC)
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Friday 24th Feb, '12
Venue: Tattershall Castle
Prices: £13 (£11 concs)
Comics: Dave Fulton, Lee Hurst, Mark Maier, Michael Legge (MC)
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
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19:30 - Friday 24th Feb, '12
Venue: Comedy Store
Prices: £20
Comics: Dave Fulton, Mickey Hutton, Mitch Benn, Simon Evans
Show starts: 19:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
23:00 - Friday 24th Feb, '12
Venue: Comedy Store
Prices: £15 (£10 concs)
Comics: Dave Fulton, Mickey Hutton, Mitch Benn, Simon Evans
Show starts: 23:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Saturday 25th Feb, '12
Venue: Tattershall Castle
Prices: £13 (£11 concs)
Comics: Dave Fulton, Lee Hurst, Mark Maier, Michael Legge (MC)
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:30 - Saturday 25th Feb, '12
Venue: Comedy Store
Prices: £20
Comics: Dave Fulton, John Lynn, Mickey Hutton, Mitch Benn, Simon Evans
Show starts: 19:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
23:00 - Saturday 25th Feb, '12
Venue: Comedy Store
Prices: £18 (£13 concs)
Comics: Dave Fulton, John Lynn, Mickey Hutton, Mitch Benn, Simon Evans
Show starts: 23:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:30 - Friday 23rd Mar, '12
Venue: Bournemouth Funnybone
Prices: Call for prices
Comics: Brian Higgins, Dave Fulton, Julian Deane
Show starts: 20:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:15 - Friday 30th Mar, '12
Venue: Highlight Camden
Prices: From £17
Comics: Dave Fulton, Mick Ferry, Phil Butler, Tim Clark
Show starts: 20:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:15 - Saturday 31st Mar, '12
Venue: Highlight Camden
Prices: From £17
Comics: Dave Fulton, Mick Ferry, Phil Butler
Info: Plus: James Cook
Show starts: 20:15 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:30 - Thursday 12th Apr, '12
Venue: Birmingham Glee Club
Prices: Adult - £11.00, Student - £6.00
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20:30 - Friday 13th Apr, '12
Venue: Birmingham Glee Club
Prices: Adult - £15.50, Student - £6.50
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20:30 - Saturday 14th Apr, '12
Venue: Birmingham Glee Club
Prices: Adult - £18.50
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20:00 - Friday 20th Apr, '12
Venue: Nottingham Glee
Prices: Adult - £11.00, Student - £4.00
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20:30 - Saturday 21st Apr, '12
Venue: Nottingham Glee
Prices: Adult - £14.00, Student - £4.00
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20:30 - Saturday 28th Apr, '12
Venue: Oxford Glee
Prices: Adult - £14.00, Student - £5.00
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