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The Guardian
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Mo Gilligan review – riotous red-carpet relatability from a big-hearted comic
There are shaggy dog stories, then there's the centrepiece anecdote of Mo Gilligan's touring show, which narrates more or less in real time a recent glitzy night out on the Hollywood tiles. It's quite the gambit for a standup known for his boy-next-door approachability to dedicate half an hour to this tale of red-carpet excess. Happy to say, Gilligan pulls it off with humility intact; his modesty, indeed, is the joke. Less happy to say, the story, which finds Mo and his London 'mandem' given the VIP treatment in an LA nightclub, isn't remarkable or variegated enough to justify its excessive length. I began to think that routine might constitute the whole show. But it doesn't. There's a fun opening number about black Britons on holiday. Later, the 37-year-old ranges across singledom and coupledom, drawing him into territory he has always effortlessly commanded – where boys do this and girls do that, on the dancefloor, in front of the telly, in the bedroom. 'Men, we're not good at apologising.' Women always know where the remote control is. Is any of it true? Gilligan is so skilled at bringing these everyday scenarios to life, so gifted at animating the telling detail, we're happy to indulge a generalisation or three. It's all done so big-heartedly, too. No one is mean or malign in Mo-world; we're all making lovable fools of ourselves, trying to get by. See Gilligan's pals, suddenly 'becoming architects', feigning an interest in the fixtures and fittings when the drinks bill needs to be paid. Or his thirtysomething Lothario, too arthritic for fingering. Or his generic Everyboyfriend, furtively clicking 'Next episode' while spooning his snoozing sweetheart on the sofa. One of the flaws of that show-hogging central anecdote is that it trails a punchline (who has Gilligan been mistaken for?) that never arrives. I guess we have to accept he really is that big a deal now. This latest show isn't perfect, but it proves he has not lost what makes him special, a gold-plated relatability – where the common touch meets the Midas touch – underpinned by standup craftsmanship as effortless as it is meticulous. At Plymouth Pavilions on 3 April. Then touring until 31 May
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Saltburn farm with five acres of woodland on the market for £750,000
A Saltburn farm with five acres of woodland has hit the market, being put up for sale for £750,000. Clay Hall Farm, located on Moor Road in Easington, is up for sale through Align Chartered Surveyors. It consists of a three-bedroom detached bungalow, a recently built double garage, and three newly converted holiday cottages. The farm also features approximately five acres of woodland. The main house, the original detached bungalow, has been recently renovated throughout by the current owners. Holiday cottages on the site, named "Deers Den", "Owls Nest" and "Rabbits Warren", have been managed by and are proving popular with holidaymakers. The one-bedroom "Deers Den", two-bedroom "Owls Nest", and two-bedroom "Rabbits Warren" include all of the existing furniture, fixtures and fittings as part of the sale. The property has the potential for further development, according to the estate agents. The location of the property is described by the estate agents as "idyllic", with increasing volumes of bookings for the holiday cottages due to their location in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Estate agents said: "Access is directly off the A171 within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. "Approachable from two entrance/exit points the private roads lead to a central parking area next to the original detached bungalow recently renovated throughout. "There is a newly constructed double garage and barn conversions developed by the current owners providing an additional income." The property also features fenced gardens for the holiday cottages and bungalows, additional land, and woodland leading to further open land. Gisborough Hall plans for new spa and outdoor swimming pool The Masked Singer: Where is Mo Gilligan in semi-final? Shildon man who attacked wife at Darlington home is jailed Estate agents added: "Perfectly situated for exploring the stunning North Yorkshire countryside and coastline. "Just a three-minute drive away is Scaling Reservoir, where you can enjoy windsurfing, paddleboarding, and hearty meals at a large coaching inn, families will love the play area and mini golf nearby." The estate agents noted the property is a 15-25 minute drive away from various attractions in the North York Moors National Park, including the North York Moors Steam Heritage Railway.
