Milo McCabe: Kenny Moon This is Your Life
Bemusing character comedy from Milo and his dad
It’s all a bit barmy in the Gilded Balloon’s Billiard Room, as character chameleon Milo McCabe brings his unique brand of funny to this year’s Fringe. Irish comedy legend Kenny Moon (played by McCabe’s real-life father and New Faces star, Mike McCabe) is appearing on This is Your Life. McCabe Jnr plays the multiple roles of Moon’s motley crew of family and showbiz ‘pals’.
Following so far? Good. First up, it’s gypsy nephew-cum-’technosexual’ Keith Moon, in what is arguably the funniest skit of the hour (take note Channel 4, McCabe’s tattooed, eye-patched Keith could make for a very funny one-man show). Next up comes ‘variety’s best kept secret’ Bunny, before we meet flamboyant luvvie Troy, cockney showbiz agent Steel and dopey simpleton son, Tyson.
McCabe is a relentlessly energetic and captivating performer, and his attention to detail brings life to each of his characters with all their unique quirks intact. A largely amusing, if slightly bemusing hour of comedy, served with a twist.
Gilded Balloon Teviot, 622 6552, until 26 Aug (not 13), 5.35pm, £8.50--£10 (£7.50--£9).