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Peacock and Gamble's Emergency Broadcast (4 stars)

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Peacock and Gamble's Emergency Broadcast

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We have all been at a show that goes wrong. Actors can forget their lines, technicians can miss cues or a lion can get in the room and go mental. But there has never been, until now, a back up show waiting in the wings, ready to leap in and save the day (and kill the lion). Step forward Ray Peacock and Ed Gamble (Russell Howard's Good News, Peacock and Gamble Podcast) with their ramshackle, seat-of-the-pants, emergency comedy night. Chortle Award nominees 2011. 'Unfettered roars of laughter' (Guardian). Don't bring a lion.

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Peacock and Gamble’s Emergency Broadcast

23 Aug 20114 stars

Childish mischief and stupendous invention

Combining the childish mischief of John Belushi with the victimised protestations of the underdog, Ray Peacock almost walks away with this show. But Ed Gamble is the perfect foil, selflessly teasing out moments of stupendous invention. Their take on…

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