Stephen Grant – Theatre Royal Brighton
Playing your home town cannot be an easy gig, especially if it’s the Theatre Royal Brighton. A beautiful Victorian theatre that would compare favorably to any of its West End rivals for architecture and ambiance. Indeed Stephen Grant lives up to the traditions of the theatre by giving a compelling performance. Better known for his skilled compere work on the circuit and corporate shows, Grant shows us he is more than capable in holding his own in a two hour solo show. Some cleverly written material mixed in with an audio visual display of foods and the various sell-by dates has everyone in stitches. He further sprinkles his stage time with some real life amusing anecdotes of the business, sometimes better served up in some after dinner speech. However no one notices and some are just hilarious such as his audition for the TV programme ‘Top Gear’. Those that went to hear the story and watch this accomplished and sometimes underrated performer should purchase his latest DVD.