I love Phil. He is brilliantly funny, and never (or rarely I don't know) unkind, to anyone or anything.
Theresa, May 2008
Seen the two sides of Phil now. As a true improvisor, I accept that some times he will get it wrong, but the show on Sataurday at the ABC Glasgow was verging on the embarassing....w ith the silences making everyone uncomfortable. Even Phil seemed to admit that the interval that couldn't come quickly enough for him. I do ope he gets it right next time, because when he's funny he really is great, but will he?
WeeTel, March 2007
A group of us went to see Phil Kay on Saturday night as part of Glasgow Comedy Festival. I have never seen such utter rubbish in my life. There were way too many lulls while he obviously thought of something to say and when he did it wasn't funny or even the least bit amusing. We were highly disappointed and it has really put us off seeing anything else as part of the festival.
Eleanor Wares, March 2007
I saw him once about two years ago and he was incredible. His mind is so fast it is beyond belief, all I can really remember is almost choking I was laughing so hard. Desperate to see him again.
Joe, December 2006
Wow, I totally disagree with the other comment about the show in Dundee. Fair enough, there were the usual lulls in the show. But if you have seen Phil perform before you come to expect a few of these. However, he pulled back from them, which he can fail to do. He seems a lot more comfortable in front of an audience than I have seen him be recently, which is good to see. It's never nice to see someone who seems to be losing their direction, and he seemed to be doing this for a while. However, I'm now hoping he's on the way up again. As a person who has seen Phil at his best and also seen him bomb, this was one of the best shows I have seen him do. He was happy, funny, witty and on the ball. I hope he keeps it up. So much better than at The Fringe this year, where he seemed to lose track often and wasn't able to regain the thread. He is a true original and will never be for everyone; but he is for me. A legend of the highest order.
Miss Flea, November 2006
Saw Phil Kay in Dundee, laughed heartily for the first ten minutes then the whole room was deadly silent for the rest of the 80 minute show. I wouldn't recommend him to anyone and feel let down by his poor and random performance. At one point he started talking about hs new girlfriend and there was potential for some comedy but instead it was like listening to a lovesick divorcee. On leaving I overheard many members of the audience discussing their disappointment.
Julie, November 2006
Saw Phil a few days ago and he was incomparably brilliant. His stories were so much more than just comedy, they contained every human emotion, and the whole evening was totally life affirming (plus, the audience gave him a chance to settle into his stride, as is often not the case). No other comedian comes as close to perfection as Phil Kay on a good night.
Dave Levy, July 2006
I think he is brilliant, true stand up comedy...not scripted rubbish, but do agree that when he gets it wrong, he goes all the way. One thing that annoys me is when I come out having really enjoyed the show some knob who didnt get it moans and spoils it for us who actually liked it
