WW Reviews

Although much of Hill’s audience knew him from Britain’s Got Talent this was my first time seeing his work. Much of which he spent apologising for being funny. The concept of exploring types of alternative comedy to truly find his genre was great but Hill truly shone when he started talking about British water voles and his hatred of invasive American mink.

Using his unique interests to not only find the humour but also present knowledge was brilliant. The show blended two competing concepts; the first exploring types of alternative comedy genres and the second talking being autistic. Both subjects intertwined and Hill gave insight into how autism affects everything including his comedy giving us a look into Hill’s life as a comic and the difficulties he faces and his anxieties.

The other overwhelming feeling was that of fear – Hill is terrified of losing the audience he has gained through Britain’s Got Talent and tells us so on multiple occasions. I would like to have seen Hill discuss this further as whilst it was said in passing Hill never explored this deep and emotional look at sudden fame and the issues it evokes within people; even those who are prepared or hoping for it.

Overall, the show is reflective of where Hill seems to be right now – figuring out his new fame alongside being a comic and trying to understand his autism and himself better.

Ticket was gifted
For tickets: Ted Hill: PowerPoindexter | Edinburgh Festival Fringe