A great evening was had by everyone squeezed into the Horse and Groom in New Street on Monday evening for the Comedy Crawl.
At the Horse and Groom pub, we received a very warm greeting and a much welcomed drink. We arrived just in time to see Edd Keene, a remarkably talented and inventive local musician. Edd is a singer/songwriter, who uses a loop pedal to perform his music — played on a variety of instruments including an acoustic guitar, a bass guitar, a saxophone, bongo drums, a cymbal, a flute and even a pint of beer! His music is a unique blend, and I would recommend you watch him perform if you get the chance. At one stage, a talented flautist who was in the audience joined in on one of his songs.
The comedy interlude was brought to us by Helen Huscroft, a primary school teacher by day and a fantastic stand-up comedienne by night. Her witty take on her career and her hilarious banter had the entire pub in peels of laughter.
There were more comedians performing just down the road at the Rose and Crown that evening. The Comedy Crawl was completely free of charge and a wonderful way to spend the evening. With a huge assortment of performances being shown this weekend (prices vary from free of charge to £7), there is no excuse to stay at home.
More information about the Henley Fringe Festival can be found online at www.henleyfringefestival.com or by contacting the Box Office on 07528 483572. By Sophie Alderson
Published on 28 July 2008
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