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Jason John Whitehead: Letters From Mindy

It's ten years since Jason John Whitehead performed his first Edinburgh show, when he was part of an composite bill from agents Off The Kerb. In the intervening years this likeable Canadian has chalked up seven Fringe runs, each time changing his pitch and approach.

The notion of change is essentially what this show is supposed to be about. I say ‘supposed to be’ because Letters From Mindy is another Fringe show where the concept has too loosely been applied to the material around it and vice versa.

The premise is that Whitehead has been left to deal with the predictably messy aftermath of a five-year relationship coming to an end. His reaction follows the classic stages: shock, denial, bargaining and depression. The latter sees him in a foetal position on his couch for months and, therefore, with plenty of time to think about the show that would inevitably arise from it. But not enough time to get a director, it would seem.

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ns - 11/09/2008

Guite aggressive, laddish and a bit run of the mill. Not really original enough for me.

Amy - 09/12/2007

I too just saw JJ Whitehead on TV in Canada and had to look him up online. From the videos I've watched, he's one of the funniest and easiest to listen to comedians I've seen. Hopefully he'll come perform in the Maritimes sometime! I'd definitely be there!

Michael Monkhouse - 13/11/2007

Superb... Combines the laid-back patter of Eddie Izzard with the spot-on focus of Jack Dee. Loved every minute.

Mel Lastman - 26/08/2007

Just saw him on TV here in Canada. He did his "men are the new women" bit and his "I broke my roommate's vibrator" bit, and both were hilarious! By far the best standup comic I've seen on TV in a long time. I don't go to comedy clubs but if I heard he was in town, I would definitely say it'd be worth making a good night out.

Kim - 27/09/2006

I saw Jason John Whitehead in Manchester and had a great time. First time i saw him live and I hope to see him again as he\'s a fantastic stand up.

Manboy - 02/05/2006

Hecklers beware! I saw JJW at Three Fat Fish on Sunday, where a couple of chavtatsic wankmonkeys piped up from their bank holiday snakebite and blacks in an attempt to belittle the fantastic comic - and boy did they look stupid, I believe Jay's initial comeback of 'you cynical little fuck' was my avourite put down. Aside from heckle self defence, JJW is one of the greatest I've seen at the venue. Go and see him before it's too late anmd he's too big

Ceri - 29/03/2006

Very funny and original

Mik Sheridan - 26/01/2006

Seen JJW at Jongleurs in Glasgow on the 20th, and I've got to say his set really impressed me. Definitely an oddball sense of humor which was appreciated by all the people in my group. Shall definitely be watching out for this guy, try and see him if you get the chance.

Stuart Paterson - 30/10/2005

Affable, biting, warm, sardonic, engaging and, ultimately, bloody funny. We saw JJ round the corner from us at the Buzz Club in Manchester in 03 & he stood apart from the rest of the bill. His seemingly-improv routine where he stacks a load of bar-stools was brilliantly funny & had the ring of genuine class to it. And don't be fooled by the amenable drippy-hippy facade you first encounter. This man eats hecklers for breakfast. He comes across as somewhere between Phil Kay, Bill Hicks and Emo Phillips, yet is very much his own comedian, &, if there's a comedy god, should be massive any time soon. Yet, really, do we want him to be that massive?

Gemma Kernan - 09/03/2005

Saw him at Keele University, thought he was quality. First saw him on TV when he won the BBC New Comedy Award and have liked him ever since, excellent improvisation.

Cassie - 07/12/2004

One of the best! An awesome guy very very funny.

Marilyn Slightly - 29/11/2004

A hard working and brilliant comic, a pleasure.

Alison - 23/11/2004

Great comic. Has a great grasp of the British psyche, which he rips the piss out of with ease. A critical must see.

Ryan R - 21/11/2004

The best jokes in the biz

Retep - 27/10/2004

This man is a genius. Solid material that got a laugh at every joke. The audience was loving every minute of it.

Anna - 06/10/2004

A joy

Clare - 16/09/2004

Brilliant.

Randy - 31/08/2004

I've just got back from Reading Festival at which JJ Whitehead did a 20 minute set which was way way too short. he made all the hecklers look like complete idiots. The laughs he got were very well deserved. Can't wait to see a longer set which isnt in a tent

Matt Riley - 15/08/2004

He's the best! Last night in Cardiff he improvised for 15 minutes and just when I couldn't breathe from laughing he launches in to the best material I've heard in ages.

Michael Tomlin - 11/05/2004

Jason does a lot of those "Have you ever noticed..." jokes", and like to swear and awful lot. The second time I saw him was just under a year after the first and couldnt believe my ears - his material was all the same.

Steve Upsall - 11/02/2004

Saw him at Up The Creek Too, he was amazing and even came back for second set when the 3rd act didnt turn up. Spot on material, great delivery -a star.

Andrew Stewart - 14/09/2003

Absolutely brilliant, pick his show by chance when I was in Edinburgh. Excellent choice

Penguin - 06/09/2003

Outstanding! I saw him moments ago and had to sign on here to talk about him straight away! His sketches are very original and very witty. His delivery of lines is excellent and he never lets the audience stop smiling! None stop laughs from start to finish. I am already looking to see him live and I reccomend you all do the same! Funniest show I have seen in a long time.

Richard - 31/07/2003

Also saw his Comedy Store performance on TV and despite originally worrying his voice would irritate me he had me in stitches with his odd deliveries of great jokes