Chris Cantrill: Rewilding review
Monkey Barrel Comedy, EdinburghCantrill shares his struggles descending into middle age and his awkward interactions with fellow villagers in a fun show
TL;DR
- Chris Cantrill, a four-time nominee for the Edinburgh comedy award, presents his new show, Rewilding.
- The show follows up his 2024 show, Easily Swayed, which detailed his breakdown after turning 40 and moving to the countryside.
- Rewilding is described as less well-constructed and resonant than its predecessor, but still entertaining.
- Cantrill humorously details his social awkwardness, particularly in his Northumbrian village, contrasting his interactions with different groups.
- The plot revolves around a fictionalized version of the Sycamore Gap tree felling controversy, which Cantrill humorously investigates.
- The stated subject of the show is 'community,' but the message is not clearly conveyed.
- The show is praised for its comedic value derived from Cantrill's self-deprecating humor about his middle-aged, fish-out-of-water experiences.