Review: ALL MOUTH: A QUEER COMEDY SHOW, The Rum Shack
The straights have hogged the mic for long enough.
The Rum Shack’s queer comedy night is the best kind of silly — hosted by the fabulous Kate Hammer, it brings together a beautifully diverse lineup of queer comedians showcasing chaotic joy.
The night's standout was Ayo Adenekan, who accentuates his experience as a queer black Scottish man - an upstanding member of the very small 'Scottish black people group chat', Ayo brings a soft-spoken relaxed ease to his comedy. He feels naturally funny, not as if he is trying to put on a show. I'm intrigued by his solo show at the Glasgow Comedy Festival.
The lineup also featured Chris Thorburn — officially the nicest guy in town, who integrates a rolled up carpet into his act — alongside Ifrah Qureshi, Giulia Galastro, and headliner Eleanor Morton. Kate Hammer is a dynamic and charismatic host whose quick wit and playful banter with the audience keeps the energy high. While a few acts felt a little underprepared and some sets moved at a slower pace than ideal, the overall vibe was fun, silly, and thoroughly enjoyable.
Kudos to All Mouth for building a comedy sanctuary where queer comedians can be loud and proud — because let’s face it, the straights have hogged the mic for long enough.
All Mouth: A Queer Comedy Show is at the Rum Shack monthly.
Photo Credit: Chris Dudley
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