Fringe preview: The Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue

The Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue promises plenty of props-based comedy and overacting. William Gadsby Peet discusses silly nonsense and rave reviews from Jason Manford

  • How did you two meet?

We lived on the same estate as each other, less than ten minutes apart but didn't meet until we were in our twenties through a mutual friend. We bonded through a love of music and a desire to be in a band which we were before we started the double act.

  • How would you describe your style of comedy?

Musical/prop driven. In the old days it would have been called a speciality or variety act. There is a lot of velvet and four sandals are also involved.

  • Who is the better actor/comedian?

Are you trying to cause some sort of argument here? You'll have to try harder than that mate!

  • You’ve had great reviews from the likes of Richard Herring and Jason Manford, who are some of your own favourite comedians?

Jason Manford has been very supportive of us for years. We worked with him in the old days in Jongleurs venues and other clubs. He has booked us into some lovely shows with him and we've supported him on tour a few times. Top bloke. Richard Herring is a more recent convert after we worked with him in Glasgow earlier this year. We obviously love what they do, Richards podcast, RHLSTP, is great, they are both great live performers. From an influence point of view, we like the Goons, Spike Milligan, Reeves and Mortimer. We like silly nonsense and things where people fall over a lot.

  • What can we look forward to from your show at the fringe?

It's a lot of props, a lot of music and a huge amount of overacting, hence the name.

The Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue comes to G Live on July 23. For more information and to book tickets (£14.50), visit: glive.co.uk

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