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Brighton Comedy Festival 2009: Reviews Archive

These are archived reviews from Brighton in October 2009. We keep archived reviews online as a courtesy to performers, and to help members of the public researching the history of a show.

This month, we're making the most of the Brighton Comedy Festival and Brighton Comedy Festival Fringe, running throughout October. The Brighton events offer the last chance to catch some of this year's hit shows, before their performers move on to pastures new... or in some cases, provide a first look at next year's material.

Spaghetti Western Orchestra

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

	Brighton Dome - Pavilion Theatre (venue website) Run ended Reviewed by Chris Hislop

It's really exciting to see something this original during an event with the size and scope of the Brighton Comedy Festival - and the Spaghetti Western Orchestra do not disappoint, with their interesting mixture of comedy, music and Ennio Morricone. It's a slick and entertaining act, and the talent on display from the five-member orchestra is impressive. The comedy is gentle and sweet - which, combined with the musical finesse, makes for an entertaining evening. The show's only real issue is its lack of variety; tracks seem to get repeated, and a lot of Spaghetti Western music sounds horribly familiar. That being said, the evening is an enjoyable diversion, and the quality of the talent is undeniable.