Paddy starts a little weak with the well-worn “geography divides us” take — North/South divide jokes seem a little out of place when looking down on them from Scotland.
With this out of the way, Paddy finds his pace and brings some witty and well-observed commentary to issues touching on living with strangers, the reality of suffering those who purchased property, childhood traumas that shaped him, Hitler’s addictions, and beyond.
The Baby Grand is one of those intimate Edinburgh fringe venues, and Paddy confidently draws from his extremely proximate audience and weaves them into the act.
Paddy may well be young, but he exudes the energy, confidence, and skills that promise he will successfully entertain crowds for years to come.
I look forward to seeing Paddy mature beyond using petty tribalism to find common ground because he has a unique voice and is most potent when bringing, or singing, the themes that resonate deeply with him.
Audiences may arrive skeptical but will leave enlightened and entertained.
A review of Paddy Young Hungry, Horny, Scared
Summary
Paddy starts weak but finds his pace with witty commentary on living with strangers, property, trauma, Hitler, and more. He has the energy, confidence, and skills to entertain crowds.
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Harrie Bickle is a technical writer. She can be found wandering around Edinburgh discovering new wonders.
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