The first act seemed more improvisational, with the traditional stand up bit of talking to people in the front row, and the second act was more rehearsed material, although saying that he was on the last 3 dates in Leeds of a 149 date UK tour, everything felt fresh and spontaneous. The only negative thing I have to say about the show was that, although I'm no prude, there was a preponderance of foul language. For some reason it really stood out to me just how much Dara swore, particularly during the first half of the show. It didn't get in the way of the comedy or the material, it just surprised me, but then I'm used to seeing him on Mock the Week and more recently The Apprentice: You're Fired where he's a lot more restrained. Dara O'Briain is a fantastic improviser, he's up there with Ross Noble, though he's not quite as 'out there'. There were a few heckles that he dealt with admirably, and his delight in his comedy and the stories of some of the audience (such as the woman who saved a man's life by putting out his burning car, and then sitting with him until help arrived) was infectious. I think that's one of the reason's I really enjoy Dara O'Briain, he's clearly loving what he does. He's also fecking hilarious - the highlights were bits about baby chiropractors, with an impression of a baby bending to pick up a Peppa Pig and putting his back out; a great description of how video games are nothing like books and punish you for not being good enough; a wry take on the movie 2012 and latinos; and some great stuff about his observations at his wife's maternity classes. Brilliant work.
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