The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre

I have just got back from the Lass O'Gowrie where they were holding their monthly comedy night.

It was a fairly enjoyable night. The first comedian was rather good, with a blend of observational humour with a rather intellectual bent to it. The second act was a rather standard "over weight bloke takes piss out of himself" comedian, which seemed to me to be an almost male Jo Brand. Third up was Charlie Ross, who I have seen several times at conventions up and down the country. It was nice to see the linking material that is usually not included in his convention turn, and so it was nice to see a more rounded routine this time.

Last up, and the subject of this entry, was The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre. Now, how to describe this act. It is basically a classic double act, that happens to be sock puppets. And it was hilarious. I cannot remember the last time that I have laughed so much and for such a sustained period of time.

The sock puppets bitch at each other, and also perform songs (with hilarious effect). The humour had topical content which is always good to see since it means that the act is being kept fresh and up to date. We were also treated to a tribute to musicals, including hilarious results from the audience suggestions of musicals to do.

The comic genius behind The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre is Kev Sutherland. Looking back on the experience I can only marvel at the way that he performed a very well written routine. It takes a special talent to not only get two sock puppets to act like a double act, but to also deliver the split second banter on top of that was nothing short of amazing.

If you ever get the chance to experience them live then I heartedly recommend it. I doubt that you will be disappointed.

If you are not able to see them, then check out the Tube of You which as some very funny takes on certain genre tv shows.