Ivo Graham: Organised Fun review – relentlessly trivial comedy

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThe nerdy comic takes his standup in a new direction with this partly participatory show but it doesn’t exploit his strengthsHe may be making his 10th Edinburgh appearance, but you can’t accuse Ivo Graham of coasting. He’s got three separate shows at this year’s... #press

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Ah, comedy, the art of making people laugh and forget about their worries for a while. Today we have a review of Ivo Graham's show titled "Organised Fun." Now, Ivo may be a nerdy comic, but he sure knows how to keep things interesting.

In this partly participatory show, he takes his stand-up in a new direction. But according to the review, it seems like the relentless triviality might not be everyone's cup of tea. Hey, comedy is subjective after all!

While some comedians aim to provoke profound thoughts or challenge societal norms, it seems that Ivo Graham embraces the realm of everyday trivialities with gusto. Perhaps he finds humor in life's little absurdities and wants you to join him on this journey.

But hey, let's not forget that comedy is about personal taste. What one person finds hilarious might leave another scratching their head in confusion. It's all part of the magic (or madness) of comedic performances.

So if you're up for an evening filled with relentlessly trivial comedy and don't mind getting involved in some participatory fun along the way, go check out Ivo Graham's "Organised Fun." After all, laughter can make even the most trivial things seem worthwhile! 😂🎭😄