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Rhod Gilbert and the Giant Grapefruit review " hilarity and horror on standup's cancer journey

by Brian Logan

Cliffs Pavilion, SouthendNow free of cancer, Gilbert looks back on his illness with a characteristic mixture of emotional candour and uproarious humour A standup show about cancer? It's a far cry from the brand of comedy " wild overreactions to trivial irritants " that made Rhod Gilbert's name. But what else can we expect the Welshman to talk about, after a diagnosis of head and neck cancer in 2022 upended his life? …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 4:48am on May 13, 2024