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Liz Guterbock: Geriatric Millennial comedy review – Assured and enjoyable hour

UK-based American straddles the cultural divide and throws in some fine impressions

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Liz Guterbock: Geriatric Millennial comedy review – Assured and enjoyable hour

In her debut hour, Liz Guterbock presents a portrait of being 41, bisexual, peri-menopausal and still something of a fish out of water as a Californian living in the UK. She’s a geriatric millennial; essentially someone born in the earlier bracket of that age group. It’s a position that provides Guterbock with the role of translating tech speak for the boomers, but she also worries about the invisibility of middle-aged women and their role in society if, like her, they are child-free.

There are a couple of stand-out routines to be found here about the length of time it takes to do laundry in the UK and the bafflement of a male doctor about menopause. Plus she showcases her ear for an accent with brief, unexpected appearances from the likes of Maggie Smith and even Richard Nixon. Overall, an enjoyable hour from an assured performer.

Liz Guterbock: Geriatric Millennial, Pleasance Courtyard, until 27 August, 4.15pm.

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