Yianni Agisilaou: Pockets Of Equality

A show on the futility of gender roles without terribly convincing conviction against them.

Yianni Agisilaou: Pockets Of Equality

The memorable focus was more on roles and stereotypes of sexualities, rather than genders. The stories demonstrating his own effeminacy and referring to his gay brother were very funny but both felt like large digressions.

There were some immature gags about the male gaze and lechery that provided more focus and brought the show to an avenue well, albeit late. Not much more was worth laughing at.

The title itself is a clever comparison about the difference in sizes between men and women's trousers. This segued into the meat of the show but this chapter felt like more of a rant – a rant we were on board with – but a rant nevertheless. Some gags he appeared to be more pleased with than the audience, such as a bit on the use of the expression 'no homo'.

Also, considering he is such an accomplished comedian, it was somewhat jarring to see him peeking at prompts for his set on a list on the floor.

Using trouser pockets to illustrate his overall point was clever, as was addressing the fact that he was a straight, white man doing a show about equality. However, the execution was sporadic and lacking in conviction with some lacklustre jokes and stories.


Yianni Agisilaou: Pockets of Equality is on every day for free except 21 August until 27 August at the Banshee Labyrinth at 14:00. For more info, visit the Fringe website.

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