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About the show
Trying My Best draws from Phil's extraordinary body of work and presents the very best of this boundless entertainer. Ever in demand, he has decided to tour his favourite venues in his favourite places and present his favourite comedy pieces. He will include his modern classic songs, You Can't Stay That to Me, Sleazy Massage, Elvis Sucks and his Corky classic Only Gay Eskimo.
Mixed between the songs are madcap routines and stories about Phil's life as a Canadian in the UK, the frustrations of modern-day transport, musing on the English sense of humour and proclivity for alcohol and some quick-fire one-liners that would make Milton Jones proud. Phil's style is a wonderful blend of warmth, bonhomie, laser sharp crowd work and frenetic joy with a naughty wink and tickle thrown in for good measure.
Tickets can be reserved online for £8 (plus ticket agent fee) until 7pm on the day of the show. Door price tickets are £15.
Featuring
Phil Nichol
Phil Nichol is a truly unique performer. An acclaimed actor, award winning comedian, producer, presenter, writer and musician, there is no end to his talent! His skill as an improviser whether it be musical, comedy or straight is unparalleled.
WINNER - Scotsman Fringe First Award 2011
WINNER - IF.COM Eddie Award 2006 (previously The Perrier, now known as the Edinburgh Comedy Award)
WINNER - Time Out Best Comedy Performer 1998
Chortle Best Headliner - Nominee - 2002, 2006 & 2010
As seen on The Graham Norton Show, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Altitude Festival , Annually Retentive, The World Stands Up, Comedy Shuffle, and many more.
'Nichol is absolutely born to perform, and the show is brilliant' (The Skinny)
'Attacks his material with all the restraint of a Tasmanian Devil in a foghorn
factory' (The Times)
'Phil Nichol is an extraordinary performer – entrancing and alarming in equal measure' (The Stage)
'Very polished, witty and insightful. It is also extremely funny' (List)
'Seismically powerful award-winning comic force' (The Scotsman).
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