Cowboys And Indians
Craig Ricci Shaynak/ Laughing Horse Free Festival
Well my brothers, it must be said that George WWIII, had my 'shizzle' with his funny little jokes and strange ironies. This man, despite being unmistakably American, sure knows how to play to the international crowd, regardless of ripping off every single nationality. The idea of a training session worked very well, keeping the audience tentative yet not overbearing. Mr G WWIII points out the simplest inconsistencies between nationalities and has the crowd in stitches, and that, my friend, is a true skill. Although perhaps some of his work is a little risky, the fact that America is subject to the same ridicule as every other place makes it all ok…? One funny dude that was cramped by his venue.
The Counting House, 1 - 24 Aug (not Mon), 10.40pm (11.30pm), free, fpp 42
tw rating: 3/5
published: Sep-2008
[Mairi Inglis]
http://edinburgh.threeweeks.co.uk/review/6013
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*** Free comedy at the Fringe can be such a hit or miss affair, with much of it falling flat. Thankfully this was not the case with Craig Ricci Shaynak's one man satire on the state of American homeland security and paranoia. Portraying a Border Patrol guard, he leads the audience in the manner of an instructional meeting as he makes sharp jibes at the inherent racism and stupidity that lies within much of contradictory messages which come from American society, its foreign policy and views on other counrtries.
The show was well contained with a air of friendliness, Shaynak certainly knows how to keep his audience at ease, handling both hecklers and latecomers with a smile and a jibe, the only letdown being a slightly unpolished feel to the piece, which may in fact have simply been down to the location and the constant barging in of patrons. This still remains a very funny and enjoyable piece of comedy and worth seeing.
Graeme Strachan
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If there's a free comedy show you shouldn't miss this year, it's this one. A brilliant parody of US border control that is clever and engaging. Full of George W isms, this show really shouldn't be free at all - donate generously!! Joseph Clift
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Funny 08 Aug 2008
reviewer: Nik Coppin, UK
Craig Shaynak is a very funny man. One American that definitely gets irony! You will laugh watchng this show.
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