The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) 5*****

August 15, 2023 | one4review

The success of The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society, hosted by Thom tuck and a roster of co-hosts (Alexander Bennett at my showing; fitted right in and did an excellent job) is due in no small part to the following they … Read More

Alternative Comedy Memorial Scociety (ACMS) 4****

August 11, 2018 | one4review

Roughly eleven acts in a three hour show (two intervals!) showcasing things that might not work elsewhere. This one kept to time nicely (which is a first), possibly due to the reduced host-banter (though Thom Tuck singing compensated for that), … Read More

Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) 4****

August 21, 2017 | one4review

ACMS has another new home, and this one is hot, and not allowed to have loud music. So naturally, on the bill were a trumpet player, a saxophonist and a trombonist, and equally naturally, the audience (without a huge amount … Read More

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society 5*****

August 10, 2015 | one4review

This was a particularly good ACMS, not least for the introduction of the Ping Pong Paddles of Punctuation and the apparent jettisoning of the Permitted Heckles (they just seem unnecessary). Thom Tuck (compère 1) was predictably tipsy, though … Read More

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society

August 21, 2013 | one4review

****

ACMS is the love/brain child of John Luke Roberts and Thom Tuck (and probably some other people), who also happen to be the … Read More