Who is Sidney?
Sid Kipper is, depending on who you ask, "The folk world's comic genius",
"Norfolk's redoubtable folk hero", and "A visionary/warbler from
Trunch". He is the funniest man in Norfolk and the folk
scene's finest humourist.
What
does he do? Over the last decade or so Sid
has
developed into something of a one-man industry. He writes, records, broadcasts, tells stories, sings, acts,
and plays a bewildering array of equally bewildering instruments.
He has released seven albums (products), published five
books (products), written and
presented two series for Radio 2, and a podcast series for Channel 4 Radio (The
Kipper Country Code). He
even had a cameo role in the BBC TV production of David Copperfield.
How
does he do it? Above all, Sid is a live performer of the
highest quality. He has a presence
and a style which command attention. He
owns a rich mix of stories and songs which entertain and delight audiences until they are
willing to eat out of his hand (which he always washes beforehand). Now he has woven some of these into full-length shows which take audiences
on a journey through space or time (shows).
What's his secret? It is the essential truthfulness which underlies all of the jokes, the flights of fancy, the improbable yarns and incredible songs. Perhaps his village wasn't really the first winner of the Worst Kept Village Competition. Perhaps Boadikippa, queen of the Iceni, isn't actually his ancestress. Perhaps Vaughan Williams didn't literally steal his folk song. But, while Sid is on stage, it was, she is, and he did.
So what is Sid?
He is very funny, and he stands up - but he's not just a stand-up
comedian. He tells engrossing and
hilarious stories - but he's not just a story teller. He sings and plays surreal songs - but he's not just a
singer. Maybe he's a phenomenon.
A force of nature perhaps. Or
even an Act of Cod.
Sid Kipper tours nationally, offering a variety
of shows. He is
backed by this website, an extensive mailing list and regular press releases.
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