‘Trying My Best’ draws from Phil’s extraordinary body of work and presents the very best of this boundless entertainer. Ever in demand, he has decided to tour his favourite venues in his favourite places and present his favourite comedy pieces. He will include his modern classic songs, You Can’t Stay That to Me, Sleazy Massage, Elvis Sucks and his Corky classic Only Gay Eskimo. Mixed between the songs are madcap routines and stories about Phil’s life as a Canadian in the UK, the frustrations of modern-day transport, musing on the English sense of humour and proclivity for alcohol and some quick-fire one-liners that would make Milton Jones proud. Phil’s style is a wonderful blend of warmth, bonhomie, laser sharp crowd work and frenetic joy with a naughty wink and tickle thrown in for good measure.
With Phil’s cheeky grin and pixie spirit, ‘Trying My Best’ is guaranteed to make you howl with laughter, leave you breathless and send you skipping home on a high. You’ll be singing his hilarious songs at breakfast and trying to describe what you saw to your colleagues at work the next day. As the flyer reads- Phil has been getting better at comedy since March 1987. One of these days he may just get it right. Until then Phil just keeps trying. If at first you don’t succeed, try and try your best.
You can see Phil Nichol at The Stand, Glasgow Monday 8th December.
Tickets: https://www.thestand.co.uk/performance/20285/phil-nichol--trying-my-best/20251208/glasgow