The sign of a good character comedian is the longevity of their creations; they take on lives and journeys of their own, forming personas so well-rounded that you actually believe they exist. One such character is Graham Fellows' alter ego, chairman of the keyboard John Shuttleworth. The retired security guard and Eurovision entrant inhabits a 1970s world of his own, where Viennetta is still advertised on TV, yet his outdated cultural references and catchy pop songs continue to make him quite a character.
Comedy preview: John Shuttleworth: The Minor Tour (And Other Mythological Creatures), on tour
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Stamford Arts Centre, Sat 8; Djanogly Theatre, Nottingham, Tue 11; Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton, Wed 12; Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury, Fri 14