Abandoman, Glenn Wool

Abandoman create hilarious musical sketches at lightning speed live in front of their audience. No two gigs are ever the same. The project sees frontman Rob and multi-instrumentalist James Hancox reinventing hip hop in a way that appeals to even its most ardent detractors.

They sold out the Edinburgh Fringe for 3 weeks in a row and were winners of the Hackney Empire New Act Of The Year 2010.

'Flight of the Conchords meets 8 Mile. Nothing short of genius' (http://www.Chortle.co.uk)

'Truly innovative' (The Guardian)

'Killer punchlines. Note-perfect, lyrically mind-blowing hip-hop improv. Genius!' (The Stage)

'A star of the future!' (Time Out)

'For the whole hour we were enthralled by a comedic mastermind at work' (Broadway Baby)

'A proper party. raucous, expansive and relentlessly hilarious' (The Times).

Inventive Canadian stand-up Wool certainly cuts a dash on stage with his heavy black eyeliner, long leather coat and distinctive cowboy hat. Already an established comic in the USA with his laid back, confident and edgy style and stunning improvisation. No subject too sensitive, no issue too extreme. He tackles a wide range of subjects from religious fundamentalism to current world politics and does it in such a way that you hardly notice that that is what you are listening to.

'Wincingly funny, it's enough to buckle a bull moose' (Melbourne Age)

'Effortlessly funny wit an affability that other comics can only dream of. You have to go see Glenn Wool' (The Guardian)

'Edgy, imaginative, funny and original... Tipped for greatness' (The Daily Telegraph).

'Sion James is a charming MC, effortlessly riffing with the audience... Utterly charming... Lovable giant' (Time Out)

'Sion James bases his set around interaction with the audience and reminds us what stand-up should be as he riffs expertly' (Three Weeks).