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Went to see Omid Djalili last night at the Pleasance Grand… he was, as usual, extremely funny and is practically a master of accents andparticular social commentary on the middle east (being Iranian and British). Erm, lets seem, he covered subjects as wide and vast and drama students interpretations of Shakespeare in the fringe to cultural difference and perspectives and a number of random points in-between. He did, as you’d expect, mention the events of 7/7 but carefully and wisely choose his jokes and comments so as not to make the majority uncomfortable. It would be hard to pick out a highlight just because of the sheer number of them.

The only issue I had was the seating, but then again I am 6′2″ and at my girth finding comfortable seats with plenty of leg room is usually an issue. The ones at the venue were close together in all ways and it did make me feel like I stuck out like a sore thumb… although I’m sure I didn’t. There really isn’t much else to say, if you have any inclining to go to a fringe show put this at the top of your list. Go see him, if not for the comedy, or the exploration of culture and identity, then go for seeing a fat man dancing like an Iranian who has become too entrenched in British county life… trust me its worth it

Theres one more definate in the Festival’s for me and that is the world premier of Serenity. Joss Whedon’s (him of Buffy/Angel) film continuation of one of the best (if not the best) sci-fi TV series of the last few years, Firefly. I am hoping to go to another couple of events but I shall see as time passes. Laters people.