The Pun

Fox K is Looking for Emily

By Chloe Walker ⋅ April 23, 2007 ⋅  Email This Post ⋅  Print This Post ⋅ Post a comment

Everyone has a tale of the one that got away. For Fox K, it’s Emily, last seen aged seven on a family beach holiday. Consumed by the notion that she could be his soul mate, Fox tells his story of his quest to find her (aided by his trusty sidekick, Stefan) and speculates on how his life might have turned out with Emily.

The show is a mixture of stand-up and storytelling with some video thrown in. It has a cosy feel, not just because of the small (but noisy) venue but because Fox comes across like a mate you’d meet up with for a beer after work. His quest, which should seem a bit creepy, is instead sweet and nostalgic. Some of the best jokes, however, come out of more tangential moments where Fox diverts from the story and into stand-up.

I saw the preview show with Fox in warm-up mode. It was a bit shambolic’volume control was an issue, the timing was off with some of the projections, and Fox had an assistant to prod him through the script.

Rather than detract from the experience, these stumbles highlighted Fox’s skill as a performer, turning the problems to his comedic advantage. The show never lagged, and the techie’s employment of a red laser pointer, which she shined in Fox’s eyes whenever he strayed too far from the narrative, was hilarious. He may seem like an average guy, but he’s got a big talent. One to watch.