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Diet of Worms (1 star)

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'Let's get this over and done with as quickly as possible,' says one character during yet another interminably dire 'sketch'. Please. A recurring theme here is the tortured equation that a puffin plus a cat is apparently a 'puffincat'. And, therefore, five Irish comics minus a decent script equals an extremely regrettable waste of anyone's time.

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 668 1633, until 25 Aug, 5.15pm, £8.50–£9.50 (£7.50–£8.50).

More: Comedy, Reviews (Comedy), Diet of Worms, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh Festivals, Fringe

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1. Debs McC, London – 18 August 2008, 2:32pm(5s)Report

I actually thought this was one of the best shows I've seen at the Fringe this year. I wonder was this reviewer at a different show?? It's original, very funny and unlike anything else on at the Fringe. In a good way. If you like slightly off-beat comedy like The Mighty Boosh, Snuffbox etc, you'll love this. Go see it!

2. Bradley, London – 19 August 2008, 2:04pm(3s)Report

Took them a little while to warm up but good laugh once they got going. Definately recommend them.

3. Pen, Scotland – 20 August 2008, 4:08pm(5s)Report

From the looks of things, Ms Newlands (the reviewer) is a music critic for the non-fringe months of the year. Maybe she should stick to that, if she doesn't like comedy? I agree with Debs, of all the shows I've seen at the comedy festival this year, this is definately one of the best.

I vote for the List re-reviewing this show and giving them a review they deserve.

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