The only point of reference I had of Scott Capurro before seeing him this year, was his performance in the film Mrs Doubtfire – making up Robin Williams and singing Don’t Rain on my Parade. In one of two shows he has at this years festival – the other is about the death of his mother – Capurro is joined on stage with David Mills for an interview style show with acts who are in this years festival.
Bringing a show that takes place in London and can sometimes last for three hours – if Vivienne Westwood wants to chat, you let her chat – can be no easy task. The main thing for this show is making sure all fits into the time given (a paltry sixty minutes) just doesn’t seem like enough.
Both Mills and Capurro are incredibly likeable. Their witty banter and sparring is possibly the most entertaining thing I have seen from two people in a long time. It is clear that not only are the good friends, but are in complete understanding of the boundaries to have with each other – I could have watched the two of them all afternoon.
The other aspect of a show like this is the clear amount of variety. Who will be there and what you will see is day-by-day dependant. It is like a lottery of possibilities, with guests already ranging from critic Kate Copstick to Queer As Folk USA star Hal Sparks.
I am aware that there are other shows with a similar set up to this one this year (most notably The Hamiltons) but this is the one that needs your time. Be prepared to be enticed by two men that can most surely coax anything from anyone.
Times: Aug 3rd - 29th @ 16:15.
Tickets between £9:00 - £11:00