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Stuart Goldsmith: Another Lovely Crisis (3 stars)

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‘Expert stand-up’ (Sunday Times), ‘Consistently, dependably, utterly funny’ ★★★★★ (ThreeWeeks). Whether cheering up a distressed child, helping prevent a riot or genuinely saving another human's actual life, Stuart Goldsmith is excellent in a crisis. When the chips aren't down however, it's a very different story… Exhilarating stand-up about embracing anxiety, recognising what's important and getting Tasered. Chortle Breakthrough nominee 2011. LCF Best Show nominee 2011. ‘Entertaining, warm, witty, not one single dull moment’ (Scotsman), ‘Irresistible’ (Metro), ‘Emotional honesty and refusal to play by the usual comedy rules’ (Guardian).

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Stuart Goldsmith

8 Aug 20113 stars

A pleasant romp, amusingly delivered, this is easy, assured comedy

Our affable host is one of life’s nice guys: he likes to help. Whether appeasing young godson Tom with some robot dancing or dealing with some of life’s many anxieties, Goldsmith’s (trying to be) your man in a crisis. A pleasant romp, amusingly…

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