FunBags a Go-Go!, St John’s (9 Victoria Street) 3:45pm, until 23 Aug (except 13, 20), Free
If it’s a very likeable sketch comedy trio you’re after then ‘FunBags’ are ‘a go-go’ in Space 2 at St John’s.
Jo Burke, Jacqui Curran and Gemma Layton come together to create a joyous blend of comical sketches which had the audience in stitches from start to finish.
A funny festive opener leads to more hilarious material, some of which is outrageous yet well-considered, pushing the boundaries of what you might expect from the quaint, colourful flyer artwork. A Downton Abbey-esque recurring spoof is a particular highlight, with the trio’s use of props commendable.
The venue may be a slightly sweltering ‘standing-room-only’ affair, but this just gives you more reason to get there early. Before the show, Gemma Layton appears in ‘Mercedes Benson Presents… The Pleasure is Yours’ in the same venue at 2:30pm.
