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From Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, July 2009

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Neil Delamere: Bookmarks - Fringe 2009
Live Review

Kudos to Neil Delamere, not only for recommending his fellow Assembly Room act The Pajama Men but also for being able to follow them in my schedule without suffering by juxtaposition. While their comedy could not be more different in style and content, the pacing of Delamere’s swift and nimble, if not ambitious, stand-up was a good compliment to The Pajama’s swift and nimble sketch comedy.

A very giving performer who can be interested in his punters rather than just be ingratiating with them, the Irishman makes the evening inclusive, even managing to win round a rather earnest young soldier in the audience when the two of them dispute how many wars Britain is currently involved in.

While the bookmark theme of the show is so spurious it is hardly worth having, Delamere’s dexterity more than makes up for this. He’s one of those comics who can use almost anything for a jumping off point. This skill may not always find bona fide comedy gold but his rhythm is pleasing and he breathes new life into old jokes, such as remarking on the quirks of the Geordie accent.

Though there are some extended yarns, Delamere make swift smash-and-grab hits against his targets. In a section that suggests types of people who should pay more tax, Delamere pours his ire on, among other things, people who make those double T-shirts with the stitched on backing. The observation leads to a quick routine about how he tried to take one off while drunk, before he enthusiastically sets about de-bagging the rest of his list.

Lively and upbeat, Delamere rides out his show, wind-assisted by a willing audience. He may not alter your world view but he will give your funny bone a vigorous tickle.

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Saw him last night in Tralee and I have to say it was hilarious. His new show Restruction is a lot funnier than his older stuff

Gary n, December 2011

Saw him last night at The Stand, Edinburgh Fringe. Fantastic

Anne Scott, August 2011

Saw him twice live and the panel is my favourite show on TV. Legend

Paul, June 2009

I've only watched him on internet, would love to see him live.

julie hart, September 2008

I absolutely love this man! Saw him in Ballymena and really have not ever laughed as much ever.

Emma McCrea, March 2008

Brilliant comic. Saw him in Vicar St in March and at the Electric Picnic in Sept (was just a shame that the material was the same both times...)

Jayjay, November 2007

Neil Delamere is my favourite Irish comic. I adore his humour! He everybody's friend. Apart from the gardai. I can see him doing well, it's like he's in a class of his own

Emily L, February 2007

Neil is one of the best live performers in ireland. He loves to interact with his audience as if they were the regulars in his local pub

Barry, December 2006

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