Bath Lives- Bath Comedy Festival Special - Lloyd Langford

After years of writing jokes for Rhod Gilbert, Simon Amstell and Frankie Boyle, Lloyd Langford has decided to step out of the shadows and into the limelight. The team at Bath Comedy Festival were on hand to chat to Lloyd ahead of his festival debut.

Describe your show in 3 words...

Funny, Undeniably Arousing.

Have you been to Bath before? If so – what do you like about the City?

Yes, I really like the architecture. And you have some brilliant cheesemongers too. Also, that street where all the posh people live and you're not allowed to touch their grass.

Where do you get the inspiration for your material?

The internet, everyday encounters and intense prayer.

When did you know you wanted to be a comedian?

When I was about 18. I was in Coventry at the time so perhaps I was particularly struck by the futile absurdity of life.

How do you deal with hecklers?

A variety of tactics, including but not limited to: flirting, insults, questionnaires, ridicule, karate chops, "The Kansas City Shuffle", sterilisation and tactical employment of doorstaff, bigger comedians and dad.

What's been the most memorable gig you've done?

I did a gig at the Soho theatre in December that contained partial nudity, gifts for the audience, fruit assault, fancy dress and northern erotica. That was pretty memorable.

Who are your favourite comedians?

Right now? Roger Monkhouse, Bobby Mair, Celia Pacquola, Benjamin Partridge and Tony Law.

What are the best and worst things about your job?

Best thing: The travel, meeting new people, the reaction to a new joke that works. Worst things: The travel, meeting annoying people, the reaction to a new joke that doesn't work.

Have you got any hidden talents?

Yes.

What's next for you after Bath Comedy Festival?

It's the last date on my tour. It'll be back to the jacuzzi with the Cristal and the sexually adventurous posse of women that I will specifically hire for the occasion.

Lloyd Langford - Rare Bit is at Bath Cricket Club on Sunday 7th April - click here for details.

This interview appears courtesy of Bath Comedy Festival - click here to visit the official website.