Good Vibes By George Bartlett

If you have been feeling like adulthood is not quite the smooth ride we were promised back in our twenties, you might find some common ground at The Lantern Theatre on May 11th. George Bartlett is bringing his stand-up show, Good Vibes, to Brighton, and it feels like a bit of a departure from the usual comedy circuit. Instead of just going for quick laughs, the show leans into the messy, often uncomfortable parts of life that we usually try to gloss over in casual conversation.

Bartlett uses his own experiences to talk about things like therapy, the inevitable disasters that come with dating, and the general confusion of trying to figure out who you are. It is framed as a look at sexual identity and the search for happiness, but it sounds more like a candid conversation about the anxiety and loneliness that can creep in when you realise you do not have all the answers. He touches on the feeling of being left behind and the reality of making questionable decisions, which is a sentiment that will likely resonate with anyone currently navigating their twenties or thirties.

What makes this show stand out is the balance he seems to strike. It is described as being both sharp and heartfelt, mixing darker comedy with moments of quiet reflection. The goal here is not to offer solutions or fix anything, but rather to create a space where it is okay to sit with the uncertainty. It is an intimate look at the human experience, acknowledging that sometimes the best way to deal with the chaos is to just admit it is there and find a bit of connection in the shared struggle. If you are tired of pretending that everything is perfectly fine, this might be the kind of honest, slightly heavy, but ultimately human perspective you are looking for.