Given it's India's first stand-up, it's certainly going through some growing pains, but overall the experience was surprisingly entertaining. The laughs were as good as at any top-notch comedy club in UK/US--to be fair, the comedians were British and American. A few highlights:
1) The Culturally Tone Deaf MC
The Irish MC caused more than a few cringe-worthy chuckles talking to a mother in front row: referring to her as a MILF, asking about her breast feeding habits--in front of her grown children and an audience full of Indians
2) The Unnecessarily "Helpful" Audience
More than once, an audience member tried to loudly clarify a current events related exaggeration/simplification made by the comedian for the purpose of a joke
3) The Home-Grown Comedian
One of the best parts of the show was the organization introducing a bonus act of a local (Bengali comedian) who did an all-too-brief yet hilarious piece on Bengali culture and Indian television.
Definitely going back to this place especially if they continue to encourage local talent. Best part, you can't beat the price--only Rs 500 ($10, excludes food and drink).
1) The Culturally Tone Deaf MC
The Irish MC caused more than a few cringe-worthy chuckles talking to a mother in front row: referring to her as a MILF, asking about her breast feeding habits--in front of her grown children and an audience full of Indians
2) The Unnecessarily "Helpful" Audience
More than once, an audience member tried to loudly clarify a current events related exaggeration/simplification made by the comedian for the purpose of a joke
3) The Home-Grown Comedian
One of the best parts of the show was the organization introducing a bonus act of a local (Bengali comedian) who did an all-too-brief yet hilarious piece on Bengali culture and Indian television.
Definitely going back to this place especially if they continue to encourage local talent. Best part, you can't beat the price--only Rs 500 ($10, excludes food and drink).
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