Paul Sinha has been called a racist. By a racist. He seeks to redress this, and a few other labels, in his show “Extreme Anti-White Vitriol.”
Sinha introduces himself to the audience while confirming some of the labels applied to him: he is a former GP, turned stand-up comic; he is gay, single and ranked Britain’s 20th Best Quizzer. He then quickly moves on to a series of anecdotes including the one which inspired the show: taking part in a debate with the deputy leader of the BNP.
Although Sinha purports that his political opinions are “based on pub banter and other people’s Facebook updates” he discusses current affairs with frankness and integrity. The show is fast-paced and Sinha is articulate in his delivery. Although the subject matter gives the audience food for thought, his words are not preachy, as Sinha quickly turns serious anecdotes around with surprising twists and laugh-out-loud punch lines. Paul Sinha comes across as an intelligent and likeable personality. Overall the mood of the show is upbeat and positive, with Sinha focusing on overcoming differences by engaging with others.
Go and see this show if you enjoy intelligent, sharp observational comedy with a slight political edge. Avoid it if you are expecting a stand-up full of wrath: There is certainly no vitriol of any type in “Extreme Anti-White Vitriol.”
4/5 
Anna Price
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