Stand-up comedian Jasper Carrott performs a special concert recorded at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.
In a one-off television special, Jasper Carrott (Jasper Carrott) presents a solo performance of stand-up comedy. The show is built around his signature “sit-down” style, mixing established routines and classic comic observations with new material created for the concert. The performance finds Carrott reflecting on a wide range of everyday frustrations and absurdities before a live theatre audience.
Filmed on the prestigious stage of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, this special captures Jasper Carrott at the peak of his mainstream television fame. Having successfully made the transition from the folk club circuit to primetime comedy and entertainment formats, Carrott here returns to the core of his act: long-form observational storytelling. The concert format, stripped of sketches or musical guests, puts his anecdotal style on full display, solidifying his status as one of Britain’s most reliable and popular stand-up comedians of the era.
Broadcast: BBC One, 1 Episode, 1990
Production Company: Celador Productions
Director: Paul Smith
Producer: Paul Smith
Main Cast: Jasper Carrott
