Walking on stage with a guitar Andrew Lawrence is not the musical act that you expect him to be.  Famous songs with reworked lyrics and jaunty ditties about bodily functions are nowhere to be seen. What we have here is something a lot more special.

For Andrew Lawrence embarks upon his auto-biographical story of a poor little ginger boy, a tale of betrayal and revenge set to music that is quite possibly the closest to comic genius that this reviewer has had the fortune to witness.

The demonic persona has the audience instantly transfixed.  As he unfolds his depraved story we hang on his every word and our laughter is no longer ours to control.  The humour in his misfortune is highlighted perfectly, the atmosphere set by his guitar is captivating and the timing and delivery of every line is simply flawless. It's an unrelenting comedy attack, yet cool and calculated and virtually the entire crowd are reduced to tears of laughter.

Andrew Lawrence is without a doubt the most exciting new act of the year. For an act so young with relatively little experience (just 22 and performing for less than a year) he is truly remarkable.  Great things must surely await.

Harkers - York
York Comedy Festival 2004 - National Talent Hunt Competition
07/06/04 - Heat 1 - 4th Act of 6 - Winner
12/06/04 - Final - 5th Act of 6 - Winner