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                                      One of the greatest nights of my life, comparable only to the birth of my child!!!!  5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little yet enjoy a position of authority over those whoms offer up their work and their selves to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is both fun to write and to read. But the bitter truth we critics must face is that, in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is probably more meaningful than our criticism labeling it as such. However, there are times when a critic truly risks something, and that is in the discovery and defense of the new. The world is often unkind to new talent and new creations. The new needs friends. Therefore, in the case of Boast in Show , you can count this critic as a bosom buddy. That is to say, when I went incognito to review Boast in Show ...

The Carl Carzana of the Year Comedy Competition

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An incredible show!!! 5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you’ve been in Brighton over the past few months, you’ll no doubt have heard the name Carl Carzana . He’s the creator and host of Boast in Show , a reverse roast battle where comics praise and compliment one another. Now he’s orchestrated a charity comedy competition with a difference , and it is undoubtedly the best show I’ve seen this year. The Carl Carzana of the Year Comedy Competition features only one eligible competitor: Carl Carzana himself. Though his victory was assured from the outset, he was the clear and rightful winner on the night, performing a set that was captivating, engaging, and, above all, hilarious. Carzana takes the form of stand-up, flips it on its head, then flips it back again and presents it to us. His material as groundbreaking as it is rejuvinating, with an opening routine that was both innovative and served to set up his persona and act masterfully. He has an ability to get laughs not just from what he’s saying but a...