Schoolboy experiences form the basis of Michael Mee’s act. His opening is bright and funny as he relates the pitfalls of putting a Christian name to his unusual surname. Settling at an early age in Cork from Canada but of Irish parentage, his accent made him stand out when he first attended primary school. However, what made him unique was the self discovery of his own high intelligence which was allied with his tiny stature.

This period of his childhood is full of humerous anecdotes and witty observations, such as the effect on those around him of winning a national poetry prize at the age of 9. His move to secondary school brought on onset of bullying. Unfortunately, the comedy value of this period in his life tends to drop away. Perhaps, an hour of schoolboy memories is too long on the one topic.

Michael Mee has an easy, natural wit. Indeed, some of his funniest moments come spontaneously, for example, when he reacted to the noises offstage from a nearby show.

An enjoyable experience.

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