There is disarming ease in the way three-time Perrier Award-nominated comedian Reginald D Hunter revels in the taboo. His classy, refrained candour has been lulling audiences into a space of security for over a decade now, before using his acid tongue to catapult the hilarity into a new direction.
For years, Reginald D Hunter has been appearing on British panel shows, ranging from 8 Out of 10 cats to QI, as well as his historic appearances on Have I Got News For You and Live at The Apollo. The myriad of panel shows highlight both the charm and danger of Hunter, as he dominates every appearance, effortlessly exuding power and magnetism.
Developing a style that cruises through issues both personal and political, Reginald D Hunter built a reputation for his anecdotal ramblings that would wander between race, gender and sexuality. His storytelling approach would often be punctuated by acerbic and alarming one-liners that offer a stark contrast and keep the audience permanently guessing.
Walking the line between brutally blunt and frighteningly sharp, Hunter’s comedy has always revelled in exploring the unspoken darkness that the average man would refuse to address, ruminating on the shortcomings of our politics and the direction society is misfiring. The controversial comic has certainly wobbled either side of the tightrope previously, with routines occasionally appearing either too woke or too bitter, yet as a seasoned and celebrated performer, Hunter always maintains his cool, captivating control, working the audience back.
It comes as no surprise that his latest tour, entitled Bombe Shuffleur, is just as provocative and daring as his proceeding reputation would suggest. With a slew of unadulterated observations pouring out the refined statesman of comedy, there are few comics more comfortable and adept at addressing the imminent meltdown surrounding us.
With no subject off the cards, Reginald D Hunter may not appeal to the faint-hearted, but if you are hungry for a night of searingly honest opinions, unfiltered routines and divisive speculations, then this is a night tailor-made for you.
With his 2022 tour reaching three separate venues in the North East, there is no excuse to miss this inexcusable night.
Stopping off for a night in Stockton’s ARC on March 11th, before performing at Durham’s Gala Theatre on the 26th and Newcastle’s The Stand on the 27th, Reginald’s latest tour refuses to be ignored.
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