Del Strain: The Truth, The Whole Truth And Nothing But The Truth
Note: This review is from 2006
Del Strain's free show, billed for 30 minutes, ran for 17 barely enough for a standard circuit set.
His Glasgow housing estate hardman shtick and armed robber affectation is fine, with steady laugh-worthy material, but the gags were not connected well enough for a full routine.
And the delivery was more catatonic than deadpan. There was no enthusiasm in the voice; no enthusiasm in the delivery; no enthusiasm in the eyes.
This two-time Hackney Empire finalist needs an injection of several cans of Red Bull to perk the delivery up.
John Fleming
Review date: 1 Jan 2006
Reviewed by: Steve Bennett