James Acaster

[up_the_hampipe]

I mean, I've seen him do bits of stand-up and other stuff as himself on other things and frankly couldn't tolerate him and can't imagine myself warming to him. Is this significantly different from anything he's done in the past?

I can't see how anyone would find it intolerable. It's a joyous show with lots of silly songs, great jokes and impressive production.

[neardark]

Genuinely makes me wonder if you're all trolling when you say he's good.

[Utter Shit]

Does it genuinely? That's a pretty stupid attitude to take if so.

[kittens]

first thing i saw of him was a work in progress of his new show last year which i really enjoyed. then watched his netflix shows which i laughed quite a bit at but were less good. like him on taskmaster. all in all, good lad, one to watch.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Mixed emotions on this. I've been on board for a number of years now and the new show is getting raves, but I'll be fucked if I'm going to pay £60 to see him on a Sunday night in the King's Theatre.

[ozufan]

Tickets for Kings Theatre are £21. Still available for Dress Circle on capitaltheatres.com

[CaledonianGonzo]

Fair response.  Although £42 (for two) is also right out.

I dunno.  I'm spoiled I guess.  If I've seen an act plenty of times in an Edinburgh tin hut I guess I have to wave goodbye at some point when they graduate to the big league.  I'll still see S. Lee and Kitson when they come through town in the bigger venues, but I don't think Ja-Cast is quite in the same league.

He's still fucking great though.

[Small Man Big Horse]

The work in progress I'm seeing is only £8 which I'm happy to pay. But not a penny more.

London whores might be interested in https://centraltickets.co.uk/, there's only a sprinkling of comedy on there but I've managed to see a few things for £4 instead of £18+

[chveik]

I loved the four specials. He's very good in Taskmaster, but I wouldn't have bothered to watch his stand up if (almost) all of you fine folks haven't recommended it. Thanks !

[Blinder Data]

Dammit, I'm late to the party with this one. Watched all four as a newbie and loved them, though the last one was clearly not as well structured and more stand uppy (if still funny).

Has Taskmaster made him the next big thing then? He seems to have sold out the O2 Academy in Glasgow which is bonkers. I remember neglecting to see him when he was at the Oran Mor a few years ago, which obviously I regret now (it sounds like that was the show he mentions in his rant towards the end of the third special).

Here's hoping he declines in popularity and starts picking more sensibly sized venues soon

[Small Man Big Horse]

The work in progress I'm seeing is only £8 which I'm happy to pay. But not a penny more.

London whores might be interested in https://centraltickets.co.uk/, there's only a sprinkling of comedy on there but I've managed to see a few things for £4 instead of £18+

He ended up cancelling this as he supposedly was ill. I shall never forgive him, and intend to spread rumours that the illness is a psychological urge to commit murder.

[DrGreggles]

For anyone who hasn't read his Classic Scrapes book, someone has compiled all his stories from Josh Widdicombe's radio show:
https://youtu.be/htTVD31u0f0

Warning: contains Josh Widdicombe

[up_the_hampipe]

Acaster is doing a week in London in January for his new hour (won't start touring with it until much later in the year). Got some tickets for it last night, might still be some good ones left https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/james-acaster-tickets

[notjosh]

Acaster is a contestant on this week's Richard Osman's House of Games and comfortably walked away with the first episode.

It's a nice tea-time watch and comedians tend to do well on it, as their opponents are mainly actors and presenters who don't know anything unless the words are already written out for them.

[Utter Shit]

House of Games is bloody brilliant, isn't it.

[imitationleather]

Acaster is doing a week in London in January for his new hour (won't start touring with it until much later in the year). Got some tickets for it last night, might still be some good ones left https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/james-acaster-tickets

D'oh, wish I'd seen this sooner.

Not sure my missus can go down to London during the week anyway. Hopefully he'll grace us backward folk in the north-east with his presence before the world ends, which I anticipate being at some point in the latter third of 2019.

[Mark Steels Stockbroker]

He's the comic that Justin Lee Collins wanted to be.

[Custard]

Ed Gamble has just announced they're doing a new podcast together

https://www.instagram.com/p/BquJGezhPtM/

[BritishHobo]

Is that his first ever non-Peacock-and-Gamble podcast? Should be interesting.

[DrGreggles]

Is that his first ever non-Peacock-and-Gamble podcast? Should be interesting.

He did one regularly for a while on Fubar with (someone) and has guested on a few.

[gilbertharding]

Acaster's voicing the 'Be Someone's Mate' advert Dave are running at the moment.

It made me wonder if my phone would ring... but perhaps none of the friends I last spoke to 8 years ago aren't big telly watchers.

[LynnBenfield69]

I have two Cold Lasagne Hate Myself tickets for Wednesday the 16th of January if anyone wants to buy 'em. Gutted I can't go, I love this guy.

[Jockice]

I've managed to totally avoid this chap until now. But I know for a fact I'm getting his book for Christmas. It'd better be good.

[DrGreggles]

I've managed to totally avoid this chap until now. But I know for a fact I'm getting his book for Christmas. It'd better be good.

Classic Scrapes? You have nothing to worry about there, my friend.
I laughed out loud at some of it - something I rarely do with books.

[Jockice]

Classic Scrapes? You have nothing to worry about there, my friend.
I laughed out loud at some of it - something I rarely do with books.

Yip. And how do I know I've been bought it for Christmas? Because I've already opened the package with it in, that's why. There's a bit of a family dispute going on at the moment and as I have three parcels from the two estranged sections curiosity overcame me this morning. I haven't opened the other two yet though.

I think the person who chose it is my legendary relation who is a member here but rarely posts. I trust in his taste in comedy so I'm sure it'll be good.

[rasta-spouse]

Interesting point on Buxton's podcast about vibe similarities between Acaster and Jarvis Cocker, I hadn't seen it until it was mentioned.

To those who have the Classic Scrapes audiobook - is there a point in getting this if one has already heard the stories on the Widdecombe podcast + youtube fan compilations? (Obviously yes, to support the artist - but I'm wondering if there's additional stuff that's otherwise unobtainable).

[vainsharpdad]

Yes - it's better structured and more reflective.

[Wayman C. McCreery]

The book's an odd one. Some of the it falls completely flat while much of it made me laugh more than anything else I've ever seen in print, but it's not really representative of his standup.

Three stars some funny bits.

[up_the_hampipe]

Saw a preview of Cold Lasange, Hate Myself 1999 last night. Excellent, superb, brilliant. His best stuff yet. I've always been impressed by his work, but the subject matter was a little too whimsical at times for me, dwelling on a silly premise for a long time. This new show is a lot more personal, but still retaining the style and writing that have put him on such an elite level. It's progression that could send him into the stratosphere. Definitely recommend you all go see it later this year. 

[Dusty Substance]

James Acaster is a very good comedian but he was rude to me after a gig circa 2013 and I've never been able to enjoy his comedy since.