Geoff Norcott has made quite a name for himself over the last few years as one of a breed as rare as hen’s teeth – a right wing comedian. It has to be said that he’s now not alone as a member of that small band of brothers. Andrew Doyle, Leo Kearse and Simon Evans are three other names that come to mind, but there’s still a lingering suspicion that they are merely tolerated by the comedy gatekeepers rather than embraced.
Puccini…from Berlin to Washington DC
Both capitals are marking the 100th anniversary of the death of Giacomo Puccini, the Taylor Swift of the early 20th century.