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Joe Lycett: I'm About to Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett, Live

Name: Joe Lycett: I'm About to Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett, Live
Director: Brian Klein
Released: 2018
Duration: 74 min

Representation Score

4.9/10

Fair

2018

Director

Brian Klein

Runtime

74 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This stand-up special serves primarily as a platform for Joe Lycett's individual comedic style. It relies on observational humor and social disruption rather than diverse character studies. The performance's cultural subversion is evident through Lycett's history of challenging institutional norms using irreverent 'trolling.' However, the absence of specific details about diverse casting and character development limits its overall impact.

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Category Breakdown

Does Joe Lycett: I'm About to Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett, Live have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The special does not include any explicit LGBTQ narratives or characters with non-binary gender identities.

How does Joe Lycett: I'm About to Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett, Live portray gender?

Fair

The performance focuses on the comedian's individual perspective. It does not provide structured critiques of traditional gender roles or challenge gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Joe Lycett: I'm About to Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett, Live?

Fair

The special does not feature any high-profile characters of color. Information about the racial makeup of the London audience is also missing.

How does Joe Lycett: I'm About to Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett, Live represent religion and culture?

Good

Joe Lycett uses his comedy to mock and challenge established institutions like banks and art markets. This approach highlights his skepticism towards these systemic structures.

Does Joe Lycett: I'm About to Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett, Live include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters or themes related to physical or neurological disabilities.

Present on Screen

The performance offers a disruptive comedic framework that challenges established institutional norms.
Lycett's brand of social disruption provides a sense of empowerment through irreverent humor.

Limited or Absent

The special lacks explicit character development that reflects multiple aspects of diversity.
There is no visible representation of racial or ethnic diversity.
The content does not address themes related to physical or neurological disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Joe Lycett's brand new stand up show I'm About to Lose Control and I Think Joe Lycett, Live is ready for you to enjoy. Join Joe as he shares jokes, paintings and some of the pathetic trolling he's been up to recently, such as breaking into banks, selling art for 12.5 million quid and taking on gold medal winning olympians. Recorded at a sold out event in the Apollo, Hammersmith, London. You've probably seen Joe absolutely smashing it on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, QI, Taskmaster, Roast Battle and the Royal Variety Performance. This is his second live stand up special. You will totally love it babe!!!

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