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Sardonic Irish stand-up Sean Hughes brings his show What I Meant To Say Was? for a mini-run at the Soho Theatre. The youngest comic to win the prestigious Perrier Award, for his Edinburgh Fringe debut in 1990, Hughes has got more bitter and acerbic as the years have passed. Now 44, bearded (to hide the fat face he got from giving up smoking), single and jaded, Hughes takes out his frustration on all and sundry with his new woe-is-me turn. Previously unafraid at poking fun at Madeleine McCann and tsunamis, Hughes's more recent targets include Stephen Fry, Michael Jackson ("he had so many drugs inside him he could have won the Tour de France") and people in comas (for whom he would dress up as a Roman centurion - just to confuse should they wake up). While many will be offended by the comic's amorality - he once voiced his surprise at a famine victim having a wife and children because "he's not much of a catch" - Hughes still impresses with his playful delivery and soothing voice, creating what The Guardian describes as "a curious combination of jollity and cynicism".About Soho Theatre
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event Running until Saturday 18th February 2012TIMES 11th Feb and 14th Feb to 18th Feb 2012 - Various Times PRICING Jan 24-26 preview £10, Jan 27-Feb 4 8pm & 4pm £12.50, Feb 5-18 8pm £15, 4pm £12.50
Chris Lee's drama about a social worker confronting a heart-breaking situation, featuring Alexandra Gilbreath and the up-and-coming Amy Cudden. Directed by Mary Nighy, not suitable for under 11s.
Humphrey Ker Is Dymock Watson: Nazi Smasher!
event Running until Saturday 18th February 2012TIMES 13th Feb to 18th Feb 2012 - 9.30pm PRICING £10-£17.50
Character comedy from the Penny Dreadfuls member.
Soho Young Company Writers Group: Workshop (Ages 12-16)
event Running until Monday 27th February 2012TIMES Monday 20th February and Monday 27th February 2012 - 5pm-8pm PRICING £3
Soho Young Company Comedy And Cabaret Group: Workshop (Ages 12-16)
event Running until Tuesday 28th February 2012TIMES Tuesday 21st February and Tuesday 28th February 2012 - 5pm-7pm PRICING £3
Adam Riches: Bring Me The Head Of Adam Riches
event Running until Saturday 17th March 2012TIMES 7.30pm PRICING Feb 13 & 14 £10, Feb 15-Mar 17 Mon-Thu £15, concs £12.50, Fri & Sat £20, concs £17.50
Character comedy and audience interaction from the actor and writer.
Daniel Sloss: The Joker
event Running from Tuesday 14th February 2012 until Saturday 18th February 2012TIMES 14th Feb to 18th Feb 2012 - 7.15pm PRICING Tue £10, Wed-Thu £12.50, concs £10, Fri & Sat £15, concs £12.50
Observational humour and anecdotes about life as a modern adolescent.
Dead Cat Bounce
event Running from Tuesday 14th February 2012 until Saturday 18th February 2012TIMES 14th Feb to 18th Feb 2012 - 9.15pm PRICING Tue & Wed £10, Thu-Sat £15, concs £12.50
Musical comedy from the Dublin-based rock four-piece.
Abnormally Funny People
event Monday 20th February 2012TIMES 7.45pm PRICING £10
Humour from the disabled comics performing their witty material.
Tindersticks
event Running from Wednesday 22nd February 2012 until Saturday 25th February 2012TIMES 22nd Feb to 25th Feb 2012 - Various Times PRICING 9.30pm £25, 11.30pm £15, phone for availability
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