Standup Comedy

Comedy specials and recorded live shows.

Bo Burnham: Inside

A masterwork of storytelling and creative direction, with some exceptional skits and a poignant meta-narrative on isolation, mental health, and the pandemic, though a little lacking in Burnham's trademark stinging wit and wordplay.

Bo Burnham: Words, Words, Words!

Not much more than the CD, but well worth a watch if you love musical comedy.

James Acaster: Represent

Moments of sheer brilliance undercut by poor pacing, stilted delivery, and a lacklustre finale.

Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho

A one-sided talk show routine turned into a comedy set. Not bad, just very self-centred and lacking structure.

Russell Howard: Recalibrate

A bit disconnected, but individual sections range from entertaining to outright hilarious.

Tim Minchin: So F**king Rock

An enjoyable but not particularly memorable live show from a brilliant performer.

Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark

Intelligent and hilarious comedy from a rising star.