Hackney Empire, LondonThe east Londoner's show majors in blunt putdowns of anything the ebullient standup finds to be up-itself or overrated "I'm doing alright for myself, gang!" That's quite the understatement. Laura Smyth at Hackney Empire is more than just a comedy show, it's a triumphal procession for the east Londoner returning to home turf. Her rise has been dizzying if not without difficult detours, the former…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:12PM on June 23, 2024