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How odd. I was at the same show that Mr Bennett was at, and Markus Birdman's thoughful, intelligent and above all funny show has certainly been a highlight of my visit. I know comedy's subjective , but the audience certainly seemed to share my opinion rather than Chortle's.
Neil Duffy, August 2008
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What the hell is wrong with just been bloody funny, have been booking Markus at the Comedy junction with Karen for years, and the gig I saw Markus do last week was the best I have ever see him. What’s wrong with a comic doing good strong stand-up, if they don’t have gimmick or some kind of big theme at the Fringe, they get bad reviews. (And I have seen some great comics kill great stand up dong this) People want good sold jokes, this might come a shock, but so what if this 'leads him down the same paths so many others have trod', as a promoter I only care if the punters are laughing, and man did they laugh at this show. Markus had one of the best Edinburgh previews we had at the Station, and we ran a week of them this year, this is a very, very, poor review, was it your cat he killed (Go see the show). I’m with Karen on this one, I’ll gladly pay half towards the pint.
Mark Degenetais (Comedy Junction), August 2008
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This review has got my blood boiling. Markus did his preview at my gig just before Edinburgh. It was sold out and the audience (who are a discerning crowd) laughed clapped and cheered throughout. The laughter didn't lull for a whole hour. You didn't have to patiently wait for the occasional laugh, it was thick and fast throughout. His was one of eight previews we had this year and one of the best. Call me old fashioned but when I go to a comedy show I want to laugh. Not sit smiling at obscure references, or nod knowingly...thinking "mmmm oh clever and mildly amusing." I want to laug, and I want to laugh a lot. If you're like me, then definitely go and see Markus' show. If I'm wrong, hunt me down and I'll buy you a pint
Karen Bayley, August 2008
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I rarely disagree strongly with Chortle reviews, but this is harsh. He previewed this show at my Ashby club and it was one of the best received previews we had. It may have been on a similar theme to last year, but it's a solid hour of very entertaining stand-up with no lulls. Four stars in my book!
Spiky Mike, August 2008
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