Sam Eley Is Basil Crumbwick: Soul Sewage

Sam Eley is back at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday 18 February, performing as his alter-ego Basil Crumbwick in the character comedy show Soul Sewage. It's a full hour on the stage, so you'll get the whole run of the character in one go.

If you're not familiar with the name, Eley is a stand-up comedian and writer who performs as Crumbwick, and Soul Sewage is the vehicle he uses to bring him out. The show is billed as award-winning late-night villainy from an uncomfortable mind, which gives you a fair idea of the territory it covers. It's character comedy rather than a standard stand-up set, so the focus is on the persona Eley builds around Crumbwick.

It's not just a local word-of-mouth thing, either. The New York Times described the show as 'a must see for comedy fans', so it's got some weight behind it if you're still deciding whether to commit. If you're into character-led comedy, this is exactly the kind of thing that works best in a room like Monkey Barrel.

It starts at 8:00pm, and tickets are £17.60, which includes the booking fee. That's the full hour, so you'll be in and out in a reasonable time.