It is obvious to a lot of people that Scott Capurro simply needs a smack but it has taken Phil Nicol five years, one broken-hearted hairdresser and a mangled penis to realise this.
Since he was accosted Capurro at Late & Live for being homophobic, the Canadian comic has been doing his best to scotch this accusation but has found that it’s not that simple, as, instead of being normal around gay men, he has been going into camp overdrive. This tactic is not without its problems and has lead Nicol into all sorts of odd situations. Fortunately, he has grown stronger through this experience and turned his misfortune into an explosive comedy event.
It is almost impossible not to find hilarity in Nicol’s stories, whether he is accidentally setting up multiple dates with the world’s campest hair stylist or dry-humping his girlfriend’s father in a hotel lobby, but it is his effervescent, bordering on manic, delivery that really sells the experience. He really is an unstoppable force and, once you settle into his million-mile-a-minute pace, it is impossible to let go.
From his jazz ballet therapy to impersonating Brendon Burns, Nicol holds the audience absolutely captivated and proves that he is a true entertainer. His high-speed performance will leave you exhausted but extremely content. He really is a whirlwind phenomenon that is a pleasure to behold.
5/5
Richard Biggs
