So the Legend returned to play a packed Atticus Comedy Club. He left many bemused and myself a little bit sad.
Having first seen Ted 20 odd years ago, he was a part of a briefly great Birmingham scene that included We’ve Got A Fuzzbox, The Nightingales and Napalm Death. Playing places like the Acocks Green Baptist church, The Mermaid, The Barrel Organ and other such venues. Ted was unique, a true ‘alternative’ comedian who should have been destined for great things. This never materialised. Comedy and comedians have moved on. Alternative is now part of the mainstream and audiences are more sophisticated as a result.
Watching Ted doing his routine it was if we were back those 20 odd years but it wasn’t funny anymore. We’ed moved on but Ted hadn’t. I suppose you could argue that that is Ted always the anti joke comedian always doing what he wanted and not pandering to audiences. For me though it didn’t work and was painful to watch, Ted just wasn’t saying anything. Talking to him after though, he enjoyed himself so I guess you make of that what you will.
As one punter put it, once you’ve been a ground breaker what else is there for you. So, so long Ted thanks for the memories but I doubt we’ll be seeing you back at Atticus
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It was a real shame…like many in the absolutely paced Atticus we left bemused and disturbed - but I have no idea why we expected anything else…..