Nathan Caton: Get Rich Or Die Cryin' Review

Submitted by JD Stewart on Mon, 8 Aug '11 2.31pm
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Rating (out of 5)
4
Show info
Company
Phil McIntyre Entertainment by Arrangement With Lisa Thomas Management
Performers
Nathan Caton
Running time
60mins

What do you do when the announcer of your show, fluffs your name? Come on stage and do it again yourself, that’s what.

Caton’s third year at the Edinburgh Festival: Get Rich or Die Cryin’ (I won’t spoil who chose the name of the show) didn’t get off to a good start – first time around. Although verbally and visibly nervous, I was very confused as to why. Caton’s comedy style is conversational, topical and hits every laughter spot like a verbal assault on your senses. Dressed in a t-shirt, jeans and nice shiny black shoes, Caton has managed to find what is funny in today’s society, with the skill and ease of someone who has been doing stand up for a lot longer.

Like many stand ups at the Edinburgh Fringe, Caton doesn’t hold back on self-deprecation with topics ranging from Tinie Tempah to his lactose intolerance. What I really did enjoy, was his use of what seemed like nothing more than banal stories, that in the end, culminated and formed together as one for the final showdown.

As I said before, his nerves really were unprecedented. Caton is easy to watch and incredibly likeable. The only thing this guy should be nervous about, is the size of star he destined to become. People of Edinburgh and beyond, take the time to see him now, while you still can and you will be far from disappointed.

Times: Aug 6th - 28th (Not 16th) @ 20:15. Tickets between £8:00 - £12:00