Friday 22nd August 2008
Gilded Balloon Teviot

An other year with the gratifying presence of Gamarjobat, Ketch (red Mohican) and Hiro-pon (yellow Mohican), in the Fringe's comedy section.
No words were needed during the show. Is incredible how this funny couple can communicate so much making faces, noises and body movements.
The venue was nearly full, 80% more or less. In the stage, just them and a suitcase, that was the sign of the beginning of the show. We enjoyed some highlights of their firsts street theatre shows. They managed to make the audience cooperate arousing the improvisation of the comedians, creating a warm atmosphere, then “The Western” show started. With all the ingredients expected form the genre, horses, guns, the “beautiful lady”, and the music box… laughs were following one after an other. They are definitely high skilled actors.
I didn't like some allusions to a famous drink and food brands, is kind of indirect advertising. During the Western section there is a birthday party, that wasn't as funny as any of the other parts of the show, I would say that it didn't contribute too much to the plot.
A part from that, the performance is full of ingenious ideas to make people have a good time with few little things, using mimic as their best allied.
Recommended for all ages, a must seen show.

Run Ends Monday 25th August 2008

Review by: Ivan Martin