John Gordillo is a man who knows how to make people laugh. He's been doing it for 15 years in some way or another so knows the art that is comedy. John Gordillo is no stranger to stand up having been a regular on the circuit between 1996 and 2000. He then took a break from being funny to make sure other people were. During this 'down time' he turned his hand to presenting and directing, most notably Eddie Izzard's 'Unrepeatable' and 'Live At The Ambassadors' shows, sketch collective Ealing Live, Reginald D. Hunter and countless Edinburgh shows. He returned to the scene in 2006 and ...
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John Gordillo is a man who knows how to make people laugh. He's been doing it for 15 years in some way or another so knows the art that is comedy.
John Gordillo is no stranger to stand up having been a regular on the circuit between 1996 and 2000. He then took a break from being funny to make sure other people were.
During this 'down time' he turned his hand to presenting and directing, most notably Eddie Izzard's 'Unrepeatable' and 'Live At The Ambassadors' shows, sketch collective Ealing Live, Reginald D. Hunter and countless Edinburgh shows.
He returned to the scene in 2006 and performed his debut solo show 'Free John Gordillo' at the Free Festival at Edinburgh 2007. John returned to the Festival the following year with 'Divide And Conga' which went on to become one of the most acclaimed of the year.
John Gordillo is a very intelligent comedian. His 2009 Edinburgh show 'F*ckonomics', looked at the cost and consequences of sex for men and likened it global economics. Described as a kitchen-sink existentialist, John's material is thought provoking which can leave the young gag tellers behind.
John is probably the UK's answer to Jon Stewart, long before Jon Stewart was even a question. Back when BBC3 was BBC Choice, John presented a daily topical comedy show called RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance).
Running for a remarkable 60 episodes, it included items such as 'What Time Does Huw Edwards Leave Work?', 'Why Do All Sofas Come From Wales?', and 'Dance Routines Of The Rich And Famous' and featured guests such as Brendan Burns and Ronni Ancona. Although now unfortunately confined to the BBC Vaults, many episodes are available on good video broadcasting sites.
In the hands of those less experienced, the topics John Gordillo deals with could come off as at best a lecture, or at worst not funny.
John however has an excellent turn of phrase to keep the audience on point and he's not afraid to throw the odd curve ball in there too. For example: German Animals We Lost In The War – they were only following orders.
Did You Know?:
John Gordillo filmed one episode of RDA from the set of East Midlands Today. Apparently the BBC though that it would boost ratings.