COMEDY
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Anyone over the age of 20 will remember a string of films titled “Police Academy”. There was a character  called “Sgt Motor Mouth Jones”, performed by Michael Winslow. Now Winslow has made his debut on the Fringe.

What he does is amazing – he really is a man of 10,000 sounds – everything from a bloke having a piss right through to a recreation of Jimi Hendrix live at Woodstock. He gives a full hour of belly laughs as he recalls his life growing up in the Motor City, Detroit and how radio infused his sense of sound. He also gives us a graphic demonstration of his ability to upset many an air steward. He also excels in his affectionate tribute to Star Wars – where an extract is projected on to a giant screen and the sound track is replaced by Winslow voicing the characters and special effects. He closes the performance with a tribute to Louis Armstrong.

This man is unique. His show at the up side down cow is selling out well in advance, so even though it may be a struggle, I’d say get a ticket while you can. This is one comedian who is unforgettable.