This one was a change of plan, but I reckon still should be a good choice. It’s Of Mice Theatre’s Matt and Ollie Are… Dads! at Friesian @ Underbelly Bristo Square, at 18:35 on Monday 20th . This is what the blurb says: “Fringe debut from the award-winning Of Mice. After a stupid medieval dad makes a bargain with the devil, his descendants must pay a terrible price. Things go from dad to worse for writer/performers – and new fathers – Matt and Ollie in this kaleidoscopic gallop through the history of one awful family. ‘A sublime comedy duo’ ****½ (TheReviewsHub.com). ‘Performed with panache and irresistible warmth’ **** (FringeGuru.com). ‘I was in stitches – Matt and Ollie are a delight’ (English Waves Radio). ‘Utterly absurd and completely hilarious’ (TheOpenDoorSite.wordpress.com).”

This is our first exposure to Matt and Ollie, so I’m not entirely sure what to expect – but it looks like a mix of stand-up and comedy play – and with a fair degree of surrealism chucked in for good measure. Check back around 8pm to see what we thought of it. By then the next preview blog should be available to read too.

It had a very small audience, which didn’t help the comedy vibe. There were a few good gags but I’m afraid it didn’t really work for us. The overall theme that fathers and sons antagonize each other restricted the material rather than enhanced it. Better luck next time guys!