Jarlath Regan gives the oxymoronic first impression of being a giant-young boy as he bounds on, completing a humorous film of him sprinting to the venue. With flicky brown hair and a soft Irish accent, Regan is uber-relaxed and instantly likeable, and from the outset his show is conversational and friendly.

Laid back though he is, Jarlath Regan jaunts through traditional stand-up topics such as the drinking habits of the Irish and giving up the day job, but with a humour refreshing in its lack of stereotyping. In more adventurous parts of the show, Jarlath Regan shares his home-made greetings cards (for the occasions Clintons don’t cater for - such as when wanting to pretend-propose to a girlfriend), shares advice on women based on one relationship, and presents and dissects a selection of articles from local Irish papers. Witty and charming at all times, Jarlath Regan is also a natural story-teller, with much of his act bursting with spontaneity. Unlike perhaps many comedians, Jarlath Regan is able to treat his mid-afternoon show as that, rather than as a late-night comedy club.

Jarlath Regan’s show is the perfect after-lunch laugh with a charismatic and very funny man/giant boy.

Cast Credits: Live & video performer - Jarlath Regan.

Company Credits: Writer/ director/ producer Jarlath Regan. Lighting & Sound - Zak Kaczmarek. Intro and Outro Videos shot by - Alex Gill & Mike Donnelly. Company - EdCom7. www.edcom7.com

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(c) Sara Pascoe 2007

reviewed Monday 6 August 07 / Gilded Balloon

Fringe Report (c) Fringe Report 2002-2008