Tom Short's "Nothing Special" (WIP)
Wed, 19 Feb
|Sheffield City Comedy Club
Angelabra's Sheffield Showcase presents - Tom Short's "Nothing Special" is a darkly comedic deconstruction of the stand-up comedy form itself.
Time & Location
19 Feb 2025, 20:30 – 22:30
Sheffield City Comedy Club, 44 Campo Ln, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2DE, UK
About the event
By dissecting the very essence of the genre, Tom explores the absurdity of performing stand-up in a world saturated with content. Through a series of self-aware and meta jokes, he questions the significance of a comedian's role in society and the nature of comedy itself.
In "Nothing Special," Tom Short doesn't just perform stand-up; he dissects it. By examining the tropes and clichés of the genre, he reveals the underlying emptiness of the stand-up comedian's quest for validation and applause. With a blend of dark humor, self-deprecating wit, and existential dread, Tom challenges the very notion of what it means to be a comedian in the 21st century.
Tom's self-aware humour and deconstruction of the stand-up form offer a fresh and innovative approach to comedy. Despite its meta nature, "Nothing Special" delves into universal themes of identity, purpose, and the meaning of life. Tom's comedy offers a scathing critique of…
Tickets
General Admission
£5.00+£0.13 service fee
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£0.00