3 Guys Naked From The Waist Down off the Fulham Road

I managed to get off my arse and cycle into town for the first time in a while yesterday, which may have been freezing cold but was certainly worth it. It's about a 40 min cycle to the Chelsea Sports Centre (just off the King's Road) from Kingston, which is a relatively short jaunt considering Crystal Palace to London Bridge was about that.  As it happens, I was heading that way for 3 Guys Naked From The Waist Down, which opened at the Finborough last night.

It's been a while since I've been to the Finborough and while this show was piggy-backing on the set of Flowering Cherry it soon over-powered the chintz to make its own mark. Thoughtful performances from the three guys in the cast - Simon Haines, Benedict Hastings, Guy Woolf - and a cracking band led by Josh Sood. I didn't know the score at all, but it's a thoroughly engaging story about the aspirations of three stand-up comics. Jerry Colker's book and lyrics glitter with touches of Kaufman, Williams, Belushi and Martin, complemented by a strident score from Michael Rupert.  

For whatever reason, there were no further collaborations, which is a shame as 3 Guys is a genuinely good piece. Catch it if you can. The performances may have been a little raw last night and the lighting all over the place but I have no doubt it will soon settle in. Hopefully my new gym regime might do the same at some point soon.