Kane bases his show on the theory that British people are compulsively ‘emotionally retarded’; in other words the whole population is unable to present or even think of themselves as unflawed, and consequently mainly appreciates that have escaped perfection. This is possibly one of the rare shows of the Fringe where both the British and international audiences can relate to and laugh just as much about the topic – and this is exactly what it does.
With his incessant walking up and down the stage, Kane completely captivates the audience, and his communicative energy and good mood leaves spectators suspended to each of his lines, already looking forward to the next one. His honesty and self-deprecation are expressed at the right moments of the show, and in perfect balance with his stories. One of his best inventions is his hilarious human PowerPoint presentation, where the main character does not hesitate to flip him off, leaving the audience gasping for air.
Kane’s strength comes from his warm presence on stage, his ease with words and language, and his endless energy. The audience cannot get enough of his stories and genuine remarks, and the whole show seems more like 15 minutes than 50. Note his name, Russel Kane is about to become something in the world of comedy.
5/5 
Adeline Amar
