First: the elephant in the room. Why 'AAA' Immigrant Show? Well, the answer is as simple as it is crafty: to ensure top billing in any alphabetical list of fringe shows! The audience assumptions he elicited were a little more imaginative, ranging from triple A batteries to the American Automobile Association, but as is often the case, the pragmatic answer is usually the right one.
From this interactive opening, British Indian comedian Joe Bains took us on a cheerful meander through issues concerning race and identity, from gentle observations around our shared Ethiopian heritage, to edgy hints at the problems of self-identification. Using notes to guide his topic choice, it proved a widely varied smorgasbord of ideas, touching also on more personal notes around arranged marriage and divorce.
Ably supported by topical comedian Peter Merre, this was a relaxed hour of naughty chit chat in a devilish, conversational style.
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