Festival leaves bland taste in the mouth

Festival

Director: Annie Griffin

Cast: Billy Carter, Amelia Bullmore, Stephen Mangan

Cert: 18

We find ourselves at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival … so where are the laughs?

An ill-considered ensemble piece brings together several wannabe stars: the booze-laden Irishman (Carter), the journalist, the big-name juror, the desperate one-woman-show.

They’re all terrible stereotypes.

The film lacks wit and direction and gives none of its performers a chance to shine.

Star Rating: 1/5