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Liam Mullonel: Fringe 2012 |
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![]() As always, Liam Mullone has some intelligent, incisive comments on British society – although this year’s offering doesn’t consistently marry that with belly-laughs; making A Land Fit For Fuckwits sometimes seem like a State Of The Nation speech from a wittily grumpy misanthrope. It’s an unfortunate coincidence that at one point he speaks of the accumulation of clutter, as that seems to be a characteristic of the show, too. Mullone’s too savvy a writer not to tie up most of the disparate elements into some sort of narrative conclusion, but it’s not 100 per cent convincing. Strangely, this is a show that is better in retrospect than at the time. It’s dense with ideas and observations that will lurk in your consciousness, though at the time they often fall into the ‘more interesting than funny’ category. Some individual elements shine brightly: his description of the tyrannical order of a wedding day, described as The Kingdom Of Us, is bang on the money; while his demolition of his wife’s picky, ‘controlling bigot’ of a friend demanding an unattainable ‘purity’ in donor sperm while seeking artificial insemination is deliciously blunt. As you may have guessed from the title, Mullone does not have much time for the feckless and the ignorant he encounters day-to-day: from the preposterously PC ex, to those who need adverts to tell them rape is a no-no. He thinks the working class are rubbish and his own middle class, too, come to mention it. But not for the usual clichés of hummus and pretentious children’s names – Mullone’s too cerebral for that – but for absolving themselves of any responsibility for anything. Meanwhile, especially sarcastic opprobrium is afforded the EastEnders scriptwriters, who have created a world of terrifyingly short life-expectancy (DeceasedEnders?) Mullone is a stickler for logical solutions to the mire he thinks we’re stuck in, and he has a bold idea that would solve the world’s problems and create, literally, one big melting pot. It’s the sort of grand premise upon which a dystopian sci-fi novel might be constructed, and indicative of the intellectual ambition Mullone possesses. The laughs could be more readily forthcoming, but in terms of creating comedy with thought and purpose, Mullone is one of the good guys. And certainly better he be a comic than global dictator… that almost certainly wouldn’t work out.
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I saw him at Leciester Square. Very funny and very intelligent. I was still laughing about his stuff on the guy getting shot out of a canon. I'm keen to see him again. Hopefully he will have a longer set next time. Emily, October 2011 |
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Saw him at End of the Road Festival. His stuff sbout how overseas poor people are better than ours was pretty daring at a laid back, slightly Guardianista gathering, and really put a rocket up the afternoon's fun. Really, really good stuff. .. once you work out its all tongue in cheek. Why've we never heard of him?? Lem Caldicott, September 2011 |
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Stunning stuff, delivered with sincerity and style. Kept the whole room mesmerised. Didn't hear a single thing I'd heard before either. Now my fourth favourite comedian! (There's 50 is my chart so not bad). S Lockmiel, August 2008 |
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Utter crap! Go back to writing obituaries, your career's dead! Disgruntled of Farringdon., July 2008 |
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A totally awexome act. Why has Liam never won a major competition? He certainly should be a big name, and stands out head and shoulders above most acts on the circuit. Intelligent material delivered in a wonderful, whimiscal style. Unique. Toni, November 2006 |
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His originality and delivery stand out a million miles. He's a great wordsmith and an intelligent person with a broader world to talk about than many comics. Juliet Meyers, July 2006 |
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A shambolic tour-de-force of incomparable wit. Why haven't you seen him yet? He is tops. Lloyd Langford, April 2005 |
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Seemingly vague and aloof; actually razor sharp and really very charming. The gay lunchbox material should be seen by anyone who has ever been to school. Petra Michels, March 2005 |
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Knocking Oxbridge: The biggest taboo in comedy Why isn't the elitism mocked? asks Liam Mullone 07/02/2013 Permanent link
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The screws on free speech are tightening Liam Mullone on the laws that let the gut rule... 16/10/2012 Permanent link
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Repression? That's Sc*tl*nd for you Liam Mullone wonders whether censoring words for penis is just the tip of the, er, iceberg... 10/05/2012 Permanent link
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It's not new comics vs old... it's good comics vs bad Liam Mullone on the lionisation of Frank Carson 29/02/2012 Permanent link
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Actually, Clarkson *is* quite funny Liam Mullone argues that the left doesn't have the monopoly on comedy 06/12/2011 Permanent link
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Why ads aren't bad Liam Mullone believes comics shouldn't be reviled for taking the money 19/11/2011 Permanent link
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Where can I see Liam Mullone next?
| 20:00 - Saturday 1st Jun, '13 | |
| Venue: | Nottingham Just the Tonic |
| Prices: | £10 (£6 concs) |
| Comics: | Andrew O'Neill, Liam Mullone, Simon Bligh |
| 20:30 - Friday 28th Jun, '13 | |
| Venue: | Cardiff Glee Club |
| Prices: | Adult - £15.00, Student - £6.50 |
| Comics: | |
| 20:30 - Saturday 29th Jun, '13 | |
| Venue: | Cardiff Glee Club |
| Prices: | Adult - £17.50 |
| Comics: | |
| 20:00 - Saturday 20th Jul, '13 | |
| Venue: | Leicester Just The Tonic |
| Prices: | £12.50 (£8 concs) |
| Comics: | Bob Slayer, Eric Lampaert, Liam Mullone, Mike Newall |
| 20:00 - Thursday 1st Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Birmingham Glee Club |
| Prices: | Adult - £11.00, Student - £6.00 |
| Comics: | |
| 21:20~22:20 - Thursday 1st Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 20:15 - Friday 2nd Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Birmingham Glee Club |
| Prices: | Adult - £15.50, Student - £6.50 |
| Comics: | |
| 21:20~22:20 - Friday 2nd Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Saturday 3rd Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 20:15 - Saturday 3rd Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Birmingham Glee Club |
| Prices: | Adult - £18.50 |
| Comics: | |
| 21:20~22:20 - Sunday 4th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Monday 5th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Tuesday 6th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Wednesday 7th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Thursday 8th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Friday 9th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Saturday 10th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Sunday 11th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Monday 12th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Wednesday 14th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Thursday 15th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Friday 16th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 20:00 - Saturday 17th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Nottingham Just the Tonic |
| Prices: | £10 (£6 concs) |
| Comics: | Imran Yusuf, Karen Bayley, Liam Mullone, Mike Wilkinson |
| 21:20~22:20 - Saturday 17th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Sunday 18th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Monday 19th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Tuesday 20th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Wednesday 21st Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Thursday 22nd Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Friday 23rd Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Saturday 24th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 21:20~22:20 - Sunday 25th Aug, '13 | |
| Venue: | Just The Tonic at The Caves |
| Prices: | £5 (previews) to £9.50 |
| Show: | Liam Mullone: Game Over |
| 20:00 - Saturday 2nd Nov, '13 | |
| Venue: | Nottingham Just the Tonic |
| Prices: | £10 (£6 concs) |
| Comics: | Gavin Webster, Liam Mullone, Paul Tonkinson |
| Info: | Plus: Darrell Martin |

Big Value Comedy Show Late
Edinburgh Fringe 2007
Liam Mullone: Health + Safety
Edinburgh Fringe 2008
Liam Mullone: In A Dead Man's Hat
Edinburgh Fringe 2011
Liam Mullone: Down To The Bone
Liam Mullone: Up To The Eyeballs
Edinburgh Fringe 2012
Liam Mullone: A Land Fit For Fuckwits
Edinburgh Fringe 2013
Liam Mullone: Game Over



