| 12 August 2011
Alun is a rare breed of comedian, and it’s refreshing. He is humble, self-effacing and seems almost surprised at the level of success he has achieved – although there is no doubt he has worked very hard to achieve this.
His humour is less in-your-face punchlines and more a witty observation of daily life; his comments on an average trip to B&Q are so simple yet the delivery and charm with which he delivers them has the audience in stitches, and so it continues with his slightly cynical look at ordinary day-to-day activity.
Fear of Alan Titchmarsh aside, Alun is a complete natural on stage, with flawless timing and just the right amount of audience interaction. A Fringe veteran, Alun deliberately chose to perform at The Stand, despite being offered a far bigger venue at The Pleasance. This is a perfect example of his humility and also his understanding of the importance of The Stand Comedy Club in the ongoing promotion and easy access to comedy within Edinburgh.
One of my favourite things about Alun is that he does not seem to be running through a script as I have seen in previous comedians – he seems to tell stories as they pop into his head and, while I have no doubt he has a bank of material in there, there is a certain element of improvisation to his performance.
I would recommend Alun to all – the audience was fairly varied in age and nationality, but everyone was laughing, and that’s what counts.
Alun Cochrane: Moments of Alun, The Stand, 12-29 Aug, 6.50 pm
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