Egypt Cottage Monday. Back in the saddle.

Remember last entry, I was talking about the Monday gig at Egypt Cottage when I said;

This should be a weekly occurrence (if it's popular enough)

6 bloody punters. Oh well, with the other comics and a few other regulars who weren't actually on (John Scott and Al Daws were kindly filling out the audience) there were enough faces to just about make it worthwhile. For the record we had;

Simon Donald.
-VIZ comic head honcho was compare this week.
Christian Steel.
-Has been in the wars, but now he makes light of his worrying medical history.
Callum Cram.
-Returned to 'cram' in another helping. (Ho, ho. You can have that Callum.)
Les Paul Marshall.
-sang filthy lyrics to the tunes of chart favourites. Wore Panda make up and a wig. Has to be seen to be believed.
Vladamir McTavish.
-A Scotts comedian I'd actually heard of. A long way to come for six paying punters. We salute you.

And of course me.
Everything went pretty well- all the decent laughs went over - but I realised I've still got bits of filler that will never get more than a wry smile. I'll give these another shot - maybe with a bigger crowd these will take off a bit more - at least (law of averages) a few people will go with them. As Sara pointed out at the workshop, give any joke 3 chances before you bin it. Anyway - I've got a spot at The Royalty in Sunderland next Wed. (7th of Dec.)- so I'll try it all again- and a little bit more- I've got to do 15 minutes. This gig is most comics' favourite on our limited 'beginners' circuit. (limited to 2 now the Chillingham Arms night seems to be finished.)- The next stage is Places Like the Corner House where people are paying £6 to get in. So hopefully onwards and upwards.

TIP: RECORDING YOUR PERFORMANCE SO YOU CAN LISTEN BACK TO YOURSELF AND THE AUDIENCE REACTION IN VERY USEFUL. BUT ONLY IF YOU REMEMBER TO SWITCH THE BUGGER ON.