The Joke-a-motive steams into Colchester
Tim Vine, Colchester Arts Centre, February 23, then touring.AFTER more than an hour of watching Tim Vine's latest offering, The Joke-Amotive, I emerged in a dream-like state.
Naomi Gornall
Tim Vine, Colchester Arts Centre, February 23, then touring.
AFTER more than an hour of watching Tim Vine's latest offering, The Joke-Amotive, I emerged in a dream-like state.
Was there really a potato that turned into a torch? Did I actually watch intently and then cheer as Vine tried to get a pen to land behind his ear? The answer was of course yes, and more wacky comedy routines came one after the other during his show at the Colchester Arts Centre.
Vine, known as King of the Pun, is not like many other comedians. It is literally pun after pun, intercepted with mad ditties. Despite its eccentricity, he is a genuinely funny man, with great timing, and a natural manner that makes you believe he is a nice guy.
His short jokes were simple yet effective, like he says he met the man who invented window sills- “What a ledge”.
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Like Jimmy Carr, his jokes don't follow a narrative and he is not an observational comedian, but his gags are certainly cleaner and less risque than Carr.
Though I did not have too many 'laugh out loud' moments as it is not my favourite type of comedy, I could appreciate his sharp wit.
He clearly has a devoted following and given the adage that laughing is the best medicine, the National Health Service could well do with a few more Tim Vines.
The show will be at the Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds on March 5.
For tickets call the Box Office on 01284 769505.
Naomi Gornall
