Proof that winning the Perrier award doesn't mean you have to instantly become both annoying and ubiquitous

This is Mr. Daniel Kitson. He won an award once. But he doesn't have his own Channel 4 panel show. He doesn't look as good in skinny jeans as Noel Fielding. Actually he looks like Fozzie Bear. See:

Anyway, he happens to be one of our greatest living comedians. An evening in his company is a bit like being an adult and hanging out in your school staff room with the most eccentric geography teacher you ever had being regaled with tales of fossils and geological mishaps. Whilst at the same time being made to laugh uncontrollably until you can barely control your bodily functions.

Fans of Mr. Kitson will know that it can sometimes be rather difficult to see him perform. This is because many of his shows sell out quickly and are announced with very little fanfare. Still, if you head to http://www.danielkitson.com/danmailinglist.html and sign up to his mailing list you should be able to get into one of his shows. He is currently doing a series of Sunday night shows at The Hob in Forest Hill which isn't as out of way as you might think. It's not listed yet on the website but rest assured that it is happening and is worth booking for beforehand. Much of his set feels improvised but there's still a tightness to his performance. His glee at the idiotic and ridiculous is infectious and an evening in his company is time well spent. Reviews of stand up comedy have always seemed rather pointless so we'll leave it there. Just go and see him.