Chris Addison - The Ape that got lucky

Chris Addison is somewhat different from the average comedian at the Fringe this year in that he 'plays up' his middleclass heritage.

He is a bit different as well, due to his show being almost a lecture, albeit a comical one on what makes ,the difference between man and the apes. One of his opening lines is that humans and chimps share 98% of the same DNA.

He then lists the main characteristic differences that separate the two species. Very interesting, but there were times that I felt I should be taking notes to assist in getting my degree.

The is the occasional use of props, a filing cabinet and a coat rack being the most obvious, together with an ease with subject cards, indicating the five main differences between the species.

So, if you like your comedy of a more sophisticated nature, then Chris is an act you'd enjoy, and he would also appeal as something different for anyone.

July 31 to August 26 ( not 6,20)