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Wednesday, 06 January 2010 10:30

Reviews 2008 Edinburgh

The cool Nova Scotian is the epitome of easy, effortless observational humour.

Enjoyable performance…..deceptively cutting

easy-going style and enjoyable performance, but don't be fooled, his mind may be fuzzy but his material can be deceptively cutting.

He’s a likeable storyteller and he relays his observations in a conversational and amusing way.

Whitehead ruminates philosophically

Whitehead's informal, almost friendly delivery masks the subtlety and thoughtfulness of his material. He gives the impression of rambling somewhat aimlessly, speaking on any passing whim, but it is a meticulously constructed soliloquy

JJWhitehead-1jesters

Whitehead is cool, calm and funny. He achieves his goals with skilful reassurance

Previous reviews

Whitehead’s outrageously immature antics combined with his self-deprecating wit make him well worth a look – Edinburgh Evening News 20 Aug ‘07

Can get away with comedy in style. He is laid back in his approach and non-threatening to everyone. – One For Review. Fringe ‘07

“an irresistibly loveable combination of freaked out pot head and a south park character, with a bit of Ozzy thrown in for good measure” Leicester Mercury

”his complete onstage ease is impressive to behold” Metro

“Entertaining and witty without being over-clever, his mix of straight-to-audience chat and indignant ranting makes him one of the most genuine comedic talents on show” Fest

“a pretty sharp mind with a definite knack for timing and pacing a story” The Scotsman

“His observations about English culture, and women, never fail to provoke giggles. He’s well worth seeing” Leicester Mercury

“not to laugh with him would seem like puritanical abstention.” Three Weeks

“his deadpan drop out wit is packed with laughs” The Scotsman

“He smells a lot better than he looks like he should do!” Brendon Burns

“not to laugh with him would seem like puritanical abstention.” Three Weeks

“Observational comedy is a dying art. In Jason John Whitehead, however, unpretentious stand-up may have met it’s unlikely saviour.” Fest