Rich Hall
Date Of Birth: 1954
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Rich Hall's Campfire Stories- Fringe 2009
Despite the best efforts of the traffic noise leaking into the Wildman Room, Rich Hall transports us deep into the Montana woods for this evocative hour of dryly witty storytelling, as languid as its isolated setting demands.
He plays a gruff, weather-beaten outdoorsman seeking quiet solitude in fly-fishing; an isolation that’s rudely interrupted by amateur camper Mike Wilmot, who blunders on to the same patch of river and instantly makes a nuisance of himself. Over the ensuing days, they trade reluctant banter and tall tales, as a prickly friendship evolves.
The ponderous and thoughtful script romaticises the experience, especially in the angler’s obsession with the humble fly, the intricate, personal link between man and fish, the perfection of which comes to symbolise an urge more primal and rewarding than any modern trappings. The wonderfully craggy Tim Williams plays the owner of the backwoods fishing supply store, who knows his flies but alienates casual customers – at least until Wilmot teaches him the importance of advertising.
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Hall’s appealing script flips deftly between philosophising, compelling fictional anecdotes, deadpan jokes and bouts of otherworldly surrealism, as Wilmot appears to have picked up a giant, voracious, nymph on the internet. The writing is both intelligent and knowing – using a word like ‘lenticular’, then self-conciously drawing attention to the fact such fancy vocabulary is in play.
The show is loose enough to let old pals Hall and Wilmot improvise between each other, but strong enough to rebuild the mood broken by such banter within a couple of lines. A fly-fishing metaphor can also be applied to the comedy; the lazy lunchtime pace allowing the patient Hall to lure in the audience slowly, then suddenly he’ll hook them with a great one-liner and hurl them out of their complacency.
Anyone who enjoys Hall’s American-set short stories will enjoy the similar atmosphere he sets here. One yarn is familiar from his recent book Magnificent Bastards; but this is a more consistent mood than any anthology can create.
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Rich Hall Dates
Tue 2 Jul 2013
- Comedy Store
- 20:00
- £14 (£9 concs)
- Ian Stone, Jarred Christmas, Paul Thorne, Rich Hall, Sean Meo, Steve Gribbin
Tue 9 Jul 2013
- Comedy Store
- 20:00
- £14 (£9 concs)
- Ian Stone, Rich Hall, Scott Capurro, Sean Meo, Stephen Grant, Steve Gribbin
Tue 9 Jul 2013
Book Now- Bloomsbury Theatre
- 19:30~23:00
- £20
- Glenn Wool, James Acaster, Jigsaw, Lee Mack, Lucy Beaumont, Lucy Porter, Rich Hall, Robin Ince, Roisin Conaty, Stewart Francis, Tiffany Stevenson
Thu 1 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Thu 1 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Fri 2 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Fri 2 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Sat 3 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Sat 3 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
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Sun 4 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Sun 4 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Mon 5 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Mon 5 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Tue 6 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Tue 6 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Wed 7 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Wed 7 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Thu 8 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Thu 8 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Fri 9 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Fri 9 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Sat 10 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Sat 10 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Sun 11 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Sun 11 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Mon 12 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Tue 13 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Wed 14 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Wed 14 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Thu 15 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Thu 15 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Fri 16 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Fri 16 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Sat 17 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Sat 17 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Sun 18 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Sun 18 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Mon 19 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Mon 19 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Tue 20 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Tue 20 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Wed 21 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Wed 21 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Thu 22 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Thu 22 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Fri 23 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Fri 23 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Sat 24 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Sat 24 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
Sun 25 Aug 2013
- Assembly George Square
- 21:30~22:30
- £10 (previews) to £14
Sun 25 Aug 2013
- Rich Hall's Hoedown [2013]
- Assembly George Square
- 23:00~00:30
- £10 (previews) to £15
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Comedy Gala 2007
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Rich Hall: Fifty Cent Words
Stand Up For Freedom [2008] Rich Hall [2009]
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Latitude 2008
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Older Comments
Douglas Thomson - 23/03/2012
Rich Hall at Eden Court Theatre Inverness, to what looked like a sell-out gig on a Thursday evening in March,is quite an achievement! He delivered a solid performance and bonded with his audience from the start in his verbose grouchy manner we have come to know him for. Especially when he touches on the subject of World politics and America in particular. Being in a unique position to experience and witness life on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean and observe the cultural differences and absurd views we have of each other and weave it it into his comedy material. The second half of his two hour set was his brand of comedy done in musical form, not the Otis T. Crenshaw persona unfortunately ! Maybe next time he's in Inverness? Audience loved this amiable American and he looked as if he enjoyed himself too!
Mel - 10/11/2010
A heroic show at Swindon battling a cold. I've been to a show every year for the last four and always leave with a huge grin on my face. Long may he continue!
Sally - 27/10/2010
Saw Rich Hall last night at the Tobacco Factory in Bristol - he was so funny that I'm sure there are people with aching faces today! I've never laughed out loud so much - if you get a chance to see him, you really should go!
James Quince - 08/03/2010
Absolutely fantastic. Every time I see his work; perfect jokes, perfect delivery, just so funny!
Con - 27/09/2009
Saw DVD recording. I think it did work at the Apollo. Brilliant night.
Justin - 13/09/2009
I really like this guy. I felt sorry for him though at the Greenwich Comedy festival. Poor compere, in a big linen tent and a silent disco outside that kept on yelling over his gags. He got off the stage as quickly as possible, wish I'd held on and waited until he appeared at a good venue like the Apollo. Comedy Genius
Andy Barr - 12/08/2009
The best Edinburgh show for a while - not that the others were bad just that this one didn't have the customary dip in the middle. Bit pricey, though
Mike - 28/03/2009
Just saw him tonight at Sydney opera house in the Studio. Made the best of a 1/3rd full room, coping with a guy who was violently sick in one side of the room to make things a bit more eventful. I only heard that he was playing 5 days before so he needed more publicity, but he was pure genius for an hour and a half, both as Rich and Otis. Very quick, and great sarcastic wit. Well worth it.
Ray Girling - 22/09/2008
Saw Rich at the Trinity in Tunbridge Wells last Friday (19.09.08). A really good, varied, clever, funny and topical set. The second half (Otis) was as good in a different way. Highly recommended!
Samragi - 24/05/2008
I watched Rich in Derby a few weeks ago. I thought he was funny, dark, emotive - and engaging. I would love to see him again. Not sure I like the Otis bit. I prefer just Rich. I love the grating voice, the grumpiness, and the amazing talent Rich has for sarcasm, and sometimes real kindness and an ability to relate to everyone. Impressive.
Jimbo - 25/02/2007
This guy is amazingly funny, and easily had me laughing more throughout his routine than I normally would in a week!
Charlie - 04/06/2006
Comedy genius - consistly funny and inventive
Mike L - 30/05/2006
Probably the best comic on the circuit at the minute. He played Headliners in Chiswick and went 20 minutes over his 20minuteset.. People were so desparate to keep him on stage one of the punters bought him a fresh beer and brought it to him. Pure class
Daniel Gray - 18/05/2006
Rich Hall and Otis Lee Crenshaw - amazing. Every George Throrogood song mixed together into an ugly package
Mond - 15/02/2006
No one has the right to be this funny. I've seen him several times now and I'm constantly amazed at the way his brain works and as if he isn't funny enough, he's Moe Sizlack made flesh. The wittiest American since Woody Allen, thank god he's damn ugly.
Miket to The G - 07/02/2006
Fabulous. Fishing Show and Cattle Drive need a DVD release urgently. Why they stick them on BBC 4 during the wee small hours is beyond me.
Spanny - 29/01/2006
His material isn`t all that good but his act is saved by his deadpan delivery
Roshni - 19/01/2006
I think those Sniglets that Rich Hall compiled/invented are just amazing! Thanks so much for giving me an hour of pure fun and enjoyment.
Fred Mac - 30/11/2005
Brilliant mix of wit and music is unbeatable. Spontaneous kebab man song about a guy called Peter I heard in Tunbridge Wells made my year.
Dave Horby - 28/11/2005
A true comic genius, Rich Hall is one of the best standup acts of his generation. Don't miss any opportunity to catch him live.
Jay - 23/11/2005
So many people in stitches..I worry about the cost to the medical industry. But yes, I'd pay to see him.
Phil - 21/11/2005
Saw Rich Hall this weekend in God's waiting room - Bournemouth. Very funny set, if you see one comedian this year make it this man.
- 03/11/2005
Saw the first night of his current tour and he delivered a professional, excellent set. One of those intelligent comics that I could listen to all night. Superb stuff.
Crossley - 25/10/2005
By far one of the most under-rated comedians I've ever seen, I watched an episode of Room 101 with him in it and i was in stitches during the whole episode, loved the song he performed at the end as well, the lyrics were just pure genius.
Leanne - 11/10/2005
Saw Rich Hall on TV for the first time last night. Ive never laughed so much. How has he not conquered the earth yet?
Jose - 25/08/2005
Most underrated comedian ever.
- 14/07/2005
One of the funniest people I've ever seen in my life. Rich Hall is truly a comedy legend and has had me in stitches laughing many times. His appearances and comic contibutions on Never Mind The Buzzcocks, were also hiarious.
Charles Thomson - 05/07/2005
Brilliant. He performed for twenty minutes as a warm up act at the recording of Jack Dee's new series and brought the house down. The audience loved him.
- 23/04/2005
Fantastic. We saw him at the Brisbane Powerhouse two years ago. He sang this hilarious song about all the suburbs in Brisbane, true genius. I laughed so much that it felt like I had face full of Botox it was that numb.
Bill - 23/02/2005
The funniest man in the media these days. His series on the BBC (especially the episodes on "Love" and "Freedom" are classics and the most irreverent stuff to come out of the US for decades.
Bobby Mills - 31/03/2004
We must see more of Rich on TV, he's the funniest man alive!
Isla - 16/02/2004
Brilliant.
Daniel - 01/12/2003
Reminds me of Moe the bartender from the Simpsons, which is no bad thing.
Penelope Wood - 28/11/2003
Rich Hall's Fishing Show on BBC4 is absolutely hilarious. I have always found him drolly amusing, but this series is an absolute must.
Matt - 19/10/2003
This guy is the goods, he is funny in ways that they don't have proper names for.
Penguin - 05/09/2003
I have watched Rich Hall on TV too many times to count and have had my sides split every time. Very painful. Huge medical bill. Either way, he is one of the funniest comedians on stage today and those who disagree have no taste or sence of humour.
Tanya - 05/08/2003
The funniest man alive. No one else can leave me in such stitches.
Ron Joe Swampgas - 30/11/-0001
Worthless shite. He wasn't funny back in the '80s and from what I can see, continues the sorry trend. He is long forgotten in the States, and bloody good riddance! Sniglets, my arse! He is a born-again "angry comic," not unlike that other sorry loser that has a cult following, Bill Hicks. Bile and self-hate will eat you alive too, Rich. Should I be the least bit surprised that a guy who calls himself Swampgas blows so much smoke up the ass of the world? Save the methane my friend...you are depleting the ozone layer. Rich Hall 23.04.05