"Engaging, entertaining, a master in mimicry... a pure legend!"
The three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, two-time star of Live at the Apollo, and one hell of a comedian bossing the Scottish comedy circuit, returns to the Fringe this year with his new show Dodger.
Larry Dean is my favourite “dafty” and here’s why.
In his show, Larry effortlessly blends his outstanding observational comedy with affection and charm whilst regaling stories of his beloved Granny, his Brummie boyfriend, and his diagnosis of being on the autism spectrum. He’s Level 1 with a certificate to prove it to anyone that thinks otherwise!
With razor-sharp comedic timing and a mesmeric stage presence, Larry has the audience giggling and guffawing from the get-go. An engaging and entertaining performer, and a master in mimicry (just ask his mum), it won’t be long before Larry Dean will be known across the country.
Before I roundup this review, I’m going to get a little personal – I don’t normally because I like to be unbiased, but I just have with Larry.
I’ve been a fan of his since he performed his second solo show, Farcissist, at the Fringe back in 2016.
As well as everything mentioned above, Larry is genuinely one of the nicest people on the Scottish comedy circuit – I’ve been skittering about comedy clubs in Edinburgh for year!
When we walked into the venue (Monkey Barrel Comedy - MB3) for his show, I was genuinely shocked and surprised to see Larry standing at the entrance. Shaking hands and giving hugs to every single person that walked through the door. This already made the night for me. I was there with my cousin (who is now a fan too) and we couldn’t stop talking about how such a small gesture made such an impact on us.
Larry, you are an exceptional human being…and a pure legend!
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LISTING INFORMATION
Venue: Monkey Barrel Comedy, MB3 (Venue 24)
Time: 20:30
Dates: 1 - 25 Aug (not 13)
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: £9 - £12 or Pay What You Want
Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)
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