Caimh McDonnell – Original Review
Note: This review is from 2012
Review by Steve Bennett
So it seems there’s more than one smooth, enjoyable Irish export with a distinctive white head…While Caimh McDonnell isn’t quite as intoxicating as Guinness, his stand-up does induce a similarly satisfying feeling of benign well-being.
Armed with no gimmicks save for the Irish brogue that seems to suit the rhythms of stand-up so well, McDonnell’s warm, inclusive delivery naturally charms the audience.
He has a lovely way with words and a dry line in self-deprecation that brings his combination of real-life stories and observation gags to life. Even when he starts somewhere familiar, such as George Bush’s miserable IQ, the routine does unfold in unexpected directions.
But it’s the true – if embellished - anecdotes that really elevate him, especially the well-constructed tale of being chased by an incompetent racist that forms the cornerstone of his amiable act.
McDonnell might be one of those comics who’s good company, rather that a brilliant artist, but his easy-going storytelling does stand him in very good stead,
Oh, and since you were wondering, it’s pronounced 'Queeve'.
Review date: 20 Feb 2012
Reviewed by: Steve Bennett
