PIAS Comedy has a fantastic line up of releases for the final quarter of 2010. First up on October 25th we have the much awaited release of Richard Herring's critically acclaimed 'Hitler Moustache' show and this is followed a week later by the release of 'Mitch Fatel is Magical'. November 8th sees the release of 3 titles, Danny Bhoy 'Subject to Change', Greg Giraldo 'Midlife Vices' and finally the UK debut DVD release for award winning Irish comedian Tommy Tiernan 'Cracked (The Comedian's Cut).
25th October
Richard Herring - Hitler Moustache
Has Adolf Hitler ruined that little moustache for everyone? The only time you'll see it these days is carved into the pubic hair of a naughty lady. Is it possible to reclaim the toothbrush moustache (as it should be called) for comedy? After all, Chaplin had it first. In the critically acclaimed "Hitler Moustache," comedian Richard Herring (star of BBC2's Fist of Fun and the Collings and Herrin podcast) determines to find as well as discovering how people will respond to this contentious face furniture when it's growing out of his face. Will they assume he's crazy or a fascist or both? Will they spit at him, punch him or just laugh in his face? It's a show that examines iconography, the way we judge and are judged, the dangers of political apathy, the point where comedy and madness touch and the very ethics of such a comedy stunt. Is it worth Herring upsetting strangers, risking physical and psychological damage and ruining his parent's Golden Wedding photos for the sake of a stand up show? And can Herring use the moustache, as Chaplin did before him, to satirise fascism and expose the culpability of apathetic liberals in the success of the BNP?
"The best comic of his generation" James Mullinger, GQ
1st November
Mitch Fatel - Mitch Fatel is Magical
Building off the momentum created by his wildly successful CDs Miniskirts and Muffins and Super Retardo, Fatel makes his Comedy Central DVD debut with his very own one-hour special, Mitch Fatel is Magical Live, extended and uncensored!. One can easily be lulled into a false sense of sweetness by Mitch's angelic smile and innocent voice, which only serve to distract from the fact that his lewd mind is focused on one thing, annd one thing only: girls. Whether he's lamenting the declining popularity of one of his favourite sexual past times or waxing poetic about his love for certain female body parts, one cannot help but find oneself laughing hysterically and agreeing with Mitch's unique and intelligently written analysis. Mitch Fatel does hold special powers over us mere mortals. It's up to you now to watch and alert your friends to his 'specialness'.
8th November
Danny Bhoy - Subject to Change
Recorded live in Montreal, this is the much-awaited North American debut of Scottish comedy sensation Danny Bhoy. This DVD features the full-length show from his Comedy Central Special along with some exclusive and very special extras. See why audiences around the world have been enraptured by Danny's unique brand of story-telling and some of the finest observational comedy in the world today.
"subtle, intelligent,perceptive, observant and very very funny"- The Scotsman
Greg Giraldo - Midlife Vices
This DVD is the first one hour special released by Greg Giraldo. Greg is one of the hottest comics in the USA. Socially provocative and yet broadly funny, Greg has become one of the most versatile and highly entertaining comics working today. Greg is one of the premiere comics consistently featured on Comedy central and has become one of the faces of the network. Along with appearing on Last Laugh on numerous occassions and hosting Friday Night Stand Up for the network he is most known for being the top roaster on the Comedy Central Roasts.
"To put it simply, the son of a b*tch makes me laugh" Lewis Black
Tommy Tiernan - Cracked (The Comedian's Cut)
Tommy Tiernan is a phenomenon in his homeland of Ireland. His DVD’s sell in their thousands and he is second only to U2 when it comes to live ticket sales with his tours setting box office records wherever he goes – he played a staggering 166 dates at Dublin’s 1000 seat, Vicar Street Theatre.‘Cracked – The Comedians Cut’ is his first official UK release in eight years and shows him at the height of his powers. It perfectly captures the passion, energy, charm and lyricism that make him one of the best comedians working in the world today. Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival 2010 he is embarking on a sold out 7 week UK tour in the autumn and can be seen performing on Michael MacIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Live At The Apollo in October and December.
“ He takes the audience by the hands and leads them into the devilish wonderment of his mind – breathtakingly good” – The Independent