Comedy: Topping and Butch

Date: August 26th, 2009 Author: Martin Walker
Category(s): Comedy: Topping and Butch
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Comedy
*****
Topping and Butch
The Stand

They are back, thank God.  Topping and Butch are a comedy double act like no other, and so it’s a huge relief to see them here at the fringe with their own show – their first since 2006.  They have lost none of their satirical edge.  And although the boys have spurned the red S&M leather uniforms of old, they are still delightfully queer.

They have simply hit upon a formula that works; camp bitchiness directed at worthy targets.  The lyrics of their signature song, Never Mind – updated daily to reflect the news – cover the Iraq war, MPs’ expenses and even the Edinburgh trams fiasco.  The Lilly Allen routine was as biting as it was joyous.  They also find time for some self deprecating reflection too, reflecting, comically of course, on the nature of the gay love.

And who else would end a show on… well buy a ticket and see for yourself.  It’s a real show stopper.

MW