| 10 August 2011
If you have ever seen Ava Vidal, you know you will get jokes about celebrities, racism and her daughter. The Hardest Word does not disappoint.
Unlike most politically-motivated comedians, Vidal conveys her message without using the stage as a soapbox to shout her opinions. She times her quips perfectly to match the underlying commentary of the show. She clearly has strong opinions about the subjects she covers, however she manages to avoid lecturing the audience.
The show is based around people’s reluctance to apologise for things, even if they know they were wrong, and a few home truths are aired in the show. The show begins at last year’s festival, where Vidal is having an argument. We are then taken around the world as she avoids making her apology. entertaining us with the anecdotes that lead up to their next meeting.
Having seen Vidal before on shows like Mock the Week, I was aware of what I was getting into with the show. Unfortunately she repeats one of the jokes from TV; however, the rest was new material to me. I enjoyed her act and, whether you are familiar with her work or not, I suggest you go see her. This is how political comedy should be done.
Ava Vidal: The Hardest Word. The Stand V, 5-28 Aug (not 15), 5.05 pm
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