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conceit was a brainwave as it allowed Brigstocke – never one to shy away from displaying his
cleverness and reach to an audience – to examine their consciences without appearing preachy
or superior. It also allowed him to do far more audience interaction than in previous shows and
play off the responses he got – and it was a revelation to see how much that freed him up on
stage.

Natalie Palamides, Soho Theatre

Natalie Palamides' award-winning debut, Laid, in 2017
promised great things for Los Angeles comic performer and actor, but boy did she deliver on that
promise with her follow-up, Nate. In it she performed as a man confused by new lines being
drawn in what he sees as the ongoing battle of the sexes. The show dealt with issues or consent,
rape, body language and personal space while making us laugh – albeit uncomfortably at times.
These are tough subjects to confront, but to do so with such warm wit and originality is a rare feat
indeed.

Catherine Bohart, Pleasance Courtyard

Catherine Bohart's debut was funny, insightful and delivered
with an assurance that belied her newness as a stand-up. In Immaculate, she writes about what
she knows; her Irish upbringing, her bisexuality and her OCD. But it wasn't just the material or
the engaging, conversational performance that impressed; it was the accomplished construction
of her first full-length show, with a strong narrative and a great anecdote to end the hour, that
marked her as a comic we will be seeing a lot more of.
Catherine Bohart is at Soho Theatre, London W1, 25 February-2 March 2019

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