There’s an unwritten maxim that shows with fantastic names are unquestionably dire. However, there is always an exception to every rule, and Crouching Ferret Hidden Beaver definitely breaks it. A simple mix of characters and observations, that is truly inspired, draws from all walks of life and creates scenes ranging from pleasantly humourous to delightfully sublime.
Dyball and Kerr are hardened Fringe veterans and dutifully shun what they call ‘’surreal fashionable bollocks” to concentrate on their series of characters that are off the beaten track. Despite their sketches being fresh and enticing, there seems to be something lacking in the formula. It could be a script thing, or sheer nerves, but the D&K machine isn’t firing on all cylinders. It would only take a little spark of imagination or presentation and this duo would be playing with the big boys.
Essentially brilliant, Crouching Ferret Hidden Beaver needs to be housetrained before they can fulfil their destiny.
4/5
Richard Biggs
