A trip to see a self-described basic bloke comic might not be everyone’s idea of a perfect Valentine’s Day – but it was tempting enough to nearly fill Ipswich’s Corn Exchange.
The auspicious date was part of Geoff Norcott’s mammoth tour 60+ gig tour, which has seen him crisscrossing the country since September.
He is known for his political material, but Norcott is a gifted mimic in addition to delivering some great lines, with a perfectly nasal impression of Keir Starmer – brutally put down as a “decaffeinated teabag come to life”.
He observes Nigel Farage’s ticks: the unnatural emphasis on every third word, and bobbing his head as if aiming for an imaginary football.
Despite his reputation as right-leaning he has no time for Reform, noting Farage’s habit of identifying problems without offering any solutions – like a mechanic who tells you your alternator is broken, but just keeps blaming the system.
Alongside politics, Norcott’s set focuses on the personal, including his wife and son. But he remains the butt of his own jokes, whether his tendency to claim glory for tiny victories, or his ‘hobby’ of “watching videos on the phone in the bathroom”.
The 90 minute set – without support – is packed with funny lines, anecdotes, and a surprising amount of self reflection for someone who claims not to go for all that woke stuff.
The truth is that Norcott isn’t that basic after all. This is a deluxe night out, on any day of the year.
- Geoff Norcott is touring nationally, including New Theatre, Peterborough on 22 March, and Norwich Theatre Playhouse on 28 & 30 April 2026.
