Any of you guys...

Kavalree · 9 Mar 2012 at 13:13

Have any of you guys ever been to watch that amazing Scottish comedian Frankie Boyle at a live show? If so, is it just like his DVD? Girlfriend is getting 2 tickets for my birthday...Unsure what to expect...

GravyMonster · 9 Mar 2012 at 13:13

It's like watching his DVD, except you don't need a TV.

Participant · 9 Mar 2012 at 13:14

Expect good language and safe family comedy.

Kavalree · 9 Mar 2012 at 13:19

Spunkey said:
It's like watching his DVD, except you don't need a TV.

To the point he still rips into the crowd?

Robbie G said:
Expect good language and safe family comedy.

Indeed...

DJMK4 · 9 Mar 2012 at 13:19

Safe to bring your children, and sit as close to the front as possible, especially if you have a defect of some sort

simon.deighton · 9 Mar 2012 at 13:19

I saw him in Sheffield a while ago, his jokes on the live tours certainly go a lot deeper to the bone than on telly

Not something I'd go to with someone that gets offended easily!

MortonF · 9 Mar 2012 at 13:19

his joke about katie prices son was hilarious so was tramadol nights

Ahleckz · 9 Mar 2012 at 13:20

I'd try and organise a trip with your local church, they'd appreciate it.

Macky · 9 Mar 2012 at 13:20

Robbie G said:
Expect good language and safe family comedy.

Sounds about right. Oh and give him some friendly abuse too; he responds well to that.

SideWinder · 9 Mar 2012 at 13:22

Ahleckz said:
I'd try and organise a trip with your local church, they'd appreciate it.

What if the OP doesn't believe in God? Can he still go to church?

Craig R · 9 Mar 2012 at 13:23

Jaffa_Far said:
Have any of you guys ever been to watch that amazing Scottish comedian Frankie Boyle at a live show? If so, is it just like his DVD? Girlfriend is getting 2 tickets for my birthday...Unsure what to expect...

Hope you aren't sitting down the front.

Ahleckz · 9 Mar 2012 at 13:26

DJMK4 said:
Safe to bring your children, and sit as close to the front as possible, especially if you have a defect of some sort

Craig R said:
Hope you aren't sitting down the front.

At comedy nights, my friends and I always try and get seats at the front. You'll get picked on, but it's all fun and games and you'll be much more involved in the show. It's far better than just being a passive watcher.

I've got Kevin Bridges tickets for September and I'm MILLLLLLLLES back though.

gillywibble · 9 Mar 2012 at 13:27

DJMK4 said:
Safe to bring your children, and sit as close to the front as possible, especially if you have a defect of some sort

Feek · 9 Mar 2012 at 13:29

Ahleckz said:
At comedy nights, my friends and I always try and get seats at the front. You'll get picked on, but it's all fun and games and you'll be much more involved in the show. It's far better than just being a passive watcher.

Meh, if I'm going to any event like that, I don't want to be part of the act. I go to these places to be entertained, not to be part of the entertainment.

I don't expect the comedian to come to my place of work and polish my lathe, why should I want to be part of his employment.

DJMK4 · 9 Mar 2012 at 13:53

I love the heckle replies at his shows, same as Jimmy Carr's crowd interaction, remember him going at a Kid who was obviously only about 15, came with his parents, ripped the *** out of him

shoes · 9 Mar 2012 at 13:55

Oh he's a comedian? I thought he was just some ex-alcoholic angry ****** from Scotland who enjoyed ranting and picking on people to make himself feel better. Comedian eh? I think I must be missing something here...

King Damager · 9 Mar 2012 at 13:58

DJMK4 said:
I love the heckle replies at his shows, same as Jimmy Carr's crowd interaction, remember him going at a Kid who was obviously only about 15, came with his parents, ripped the *** out of him

I heard a great story about jimmy Carr. Apparently some corporation hired him to do a show for them, and then they said he couldn't make racist, sexist etc.... Jokes... He was apparently a bit puzzled as to what to do, and so decided to spend the whole set ripping apart the execs xD

Also OP I'd hardly rate him as an 'awesome' comedian...

kd

Morgoth · 9 Mar 2012 at 14:16

I'm going to see him in August. Managed to get 3 rows from the front, I'll be disappointed if he DOESN'T pick on me!

Ant84 · 9 Mar 2012 at 14:24

I really enjoy his stand up stuff and he was great on Mock the Week, but Tramadol Nights was just painful to watch.

ScarySquirrel · 9 Mar 2012 at 14:27

shoes said:
Oh he's a comedian? I thought he was just some ex-alcoholic angry ****** from Scotland who enjoyed ranting and picking on people to make himself feel better. Comedian eh? I think I must be missing something here...

A sense of humour?