Humphrey Ker is Dymock Watson: Nazi Smasher!
This one-man show is something of a minor masterpiece, combining a carefully crafted script, an exceptional performance and, most importantly, real affection for its subject matter.
Ker summons a huge array of eccentric characters for his endlessly inventive show, and he brings them all to vivid life with deft and effortless characterisation. There’s a seductive New Orleans vamp, an aggressive Geordie sergeant and, most memorably, a Nazi stand-up comic with truly appalling material.
Ker’s script is densely packed with jokes and delivered with engaging energy. He casts knowing glances at the audience, comments on his own material, and there’s even superb physical comedy. It’s a slick and stylish show that also manages to be generous and warm-hearted.
– David Kettle