| 09 August 2011
I wanted to enjoy this show: I love the concept, the Lady Garden girls are likeable, and there is some serious acting talent in there, with very occasional flashes of comedic genius. But, they are just not there yet.
There were some original ideas in the script, but unfortunately the cast didn’t pull them off. To be honest, some of the ideas were also not so original; I’ve seen the, ‘oops, I gave you the wrong tattoo’ routine more than once, and I was surprised to see it here, used here by girls who, I would imagine, revel in their originality.
However, the Fringe is a launch pad for new comedy talent, and these girls are trying something new. The group works together as a strong unit with excellent chemistry, and the performance was polished where the material was lacking. One girl in particular really stood out for me because - even though I think she may well have said the least - her expressions were excellent and the funniest moments of the show were her silent screams of frustration.
It frustrates me when comedians think that saying the ‘c’ word is necessary to succeed – some of the world’s best comedians keep their performances clean and this seems like an unnecessary shock tactic. At one point, I looked around the rest of the audience to see if it was just me missing the joke and saw that there were a number of unsmiling faces in the room. However, a few people were laughing, so they must have a niche.
Lady Garden, Pleasance Upstairs @ Pleasance Courtyard, 2-29 Aug, 6pm
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