Worryingly, the
biggest laugh I got at tonight’s Mostly Comedy was entirely by accident – when
I fell over on stage in full view of the audience.
To be fair, the
fall was pretty spectacular. It happened at the beginning of the second half. I
introduced myself from the off-stage mic, bounded on energetically – and,
thanks to the distinct lack of grip on the soles of my shoes, skidded and
collapsed in a heap on the floor.
My limbs splayed in every direction; I wasn't aware of my own flexibility.
What made it particularly special was the off-stage introduction. I made absolutely certain that everyone was looking in my direction; I might a well have dived through a hoop into a pool full of water.
I’d like to think
I made the most of a potentially embarrassing situation:
I stood up afterwards with my arms outstretched, like a gymnast completing a tricky dismount –
and bowed to the audience. All it needed was Glyn to hold up a scorecard for
the illusion to be complete.
If all else fails,
I might take up a career in slapstick.