Ventnor Fringe Festival is excitingly close – less than a week away – so if you haven’t booked any tickets yet, make sure you get your act together this weekend (excuse the pun ). There are lots to choose from.
One particular show is by the acclaimed stand-up comedian, writer and director, Garrett Millerick.
Not only is Garrett in great demand on the alternative and club circuits, but he hit the big time with his television debut, performing stand-up on the hit US late-night talk show Conan.
“You’d be silly not to come”
For his show at Ventnor Fringe Festival on 29th July, Garrett says,
“My last two shows have been described as ‘critically-acclaimed-sell-out-smash-hits’, so I’m attempting to do that again with this one.
“Historically the third one is never as good as the first two, so I’m really up against it. Not to mention, we’ve all had a bit of time off.
“But I’ve not been slouching, I’ve been hosting a hit podcast, doing loads gigs on zoom, writing for telly, hosting shows on American Radio, releasing hit albums in America, being on TV in America. (No, I haven’t been on TV in the UK. Politics probably!? I don’t know?! Leave me alone.)
“Look, I’m pretty good at this (see reviews) and I’m going to put a shift in (see past form). You’d be silly not to come (see above).”
Critics love him
Garrett was a Chortle Award Nominee in 2019 for Breakthrough Act and Three Weeks Editors Award Winner in 2019.
The List says that “watching him let rip for one hour at an arts festival is a unique joy”. You can’t get better than that, or can you …
‘Powerhouse performance’ ★★★★ – The Telegraph
‘Stand up with an insolent twist’ ★★★★ – The Sunday Times
‘A virtuoso display of unforgivingly grumpy stand up delivered with fire in his soul’ ★★★★ ½ – Steve Bennett, Chortle
‘This brave and winning hour certainly pulls no punches’ ★★★★ – The Times
‘Wickedly funny’ ★★★★ – The Scotsman
‘Just wants to entertain you and does it superbly’ ★★★★ – The Mirror
‘Nitpicking misery raised to high levels of artistry’ ★★★★ – The List
Where and when
You can see Garrett perform on Thursday 29th July from 10pm at Ventnor Arts Club, High Street, Ventnor.
Tickets are priced at £12 each, or 2for1 if you have a Culture Pass or / Unlimited Pass (what’s this?). 16+
Book your tickets through the Ventnor Exchange Box Office.
Find out more about Garrett by visiting his Website.
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