Sue Perkins' comedy set 'The Eternal Shame' promises a raw look at her public persona's façade but ultimately falls short of delivering the promised self-abasement.
Despite 30 years of entertaining the nation in "Bake Off", Perkins attempts to strip away her polished on-screen presence, instead opting for anecdotes that feel disconnected from the theme. Her first act tackles middle-age shame, but this is a brief aside, soon followed by unrelated stories about cloning car registrations and rescuing a wounded pup.
While Perkins' storytelling skills are undeniable, it seems she prioritizes lighthearted banter over genuine vulnerability. Instead of delving deeper into her insecurities, the comedian peppers her set with comedic anecdotes that mock her own ineptitude – think exaggerated tales of binge-watching TV and obsessing over statistical odds.
However, there is a glimmer of hope in Perkins' exploration of a more personal struggle: a decade-long battle with a benign pituitary tumour that left her feeling like she'd been transported to a posh version of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest". This poignant passage offers a rare glimpse into the real Sue Perkins, one stripped of protective layers and offering an unvarnished look at her inner turmoil.
If only more moments like these could be found in 'The Eternal Shame', this set might truly live up to its promise. As it stands, Perkins' comedy feels more like polished entertainment than a genuine exploration of shame and vulnerability – but perhaps there's hope that future performances will delve deeper into the complexities of her public persona.
Despite 30 years of entertaining the nation in "Bake Off", Perkins attempts to strip away her polished on-screen presence, instead opting for anecdotes that feel disconnected from the theme. Her first act tackles middle-age shame, but this is a brief aside, soon followed by unrelated stories about cloning car registrations and rescuing a wounded pup.
While Perkins' storytelling skills are undeniable, it seems she prioritizes lighthearted banter over genuine vulnerability. Instead of delving deeper into her insecurities, the comedian peppers her set with comedic anecdotes that mock her own ineptitude – think exaggerated tales of binge-watching TV and obsessing over statistical odds.
However, there is a glimmer of hope in Perkins' exploration of a more personal struggle: a decade-long battle with a benign pituitary tumour that left her feeling like she'd been transported to a posh version of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest". This poignant passage offers a rare glimpse into the real Sue Perkins, one stripped of protective layers and offering an unvarnished look at her inner turmoil.
If only more moments like these could be found in 'The Eternal Shame', this set might truly live up to its promise. As it stands, Perkins' comedy feels more like polished entertainment than a genuine exploration of shame and vulnerability – but perhaps there's hope that future performances will delve deeper into the complexities of her public persona.
and I gotta say, it's kinda underwhelming. She's trying to be all deep and vulnerable about her life, but it feels like she's still got a few tricks up her sleeve. Don't get me wrong, the part where she talks about that pituitary tumour is really touching 
, but then she goes back to telling jokes about how clumsy she is. It's like she's trying to balance both sides of herself and it ends up being kinda one-note 
. I mean, I want to see more than just a polished comedian with a few vulnerable moments thrown in. Where's the depth? 
and it got me thinking, have you guys ever tried to open one of those things? i mean, what's up with the mechanism? it's like, designed to fail or something 
. anyway, back to suxie perkins' show... yeah, i love her but sometimes she can be a bit too try-hard on stage 
. like, we get it, you're funny and charming, but can't you just be real for once? 
, but the rest of it felt kinda like a joke 
. Still, I loved how raw and honest she was with that personal struggle story 
. It felt super relatable and real, you know? Maybe next time she can dive deeper into her feelings and not just focus on funny anecdotes 
. I'd love to see where she takes it from here!
. It felt like she was just trying to be funny instead of being real about her struggles. Like, what happened to that vulnerable person? I needed more depth, you know? 
... like, hello! We've all been there, girl!
. I was totally invested in that part. If only more moments like that were in the set, 'The Eternal Shame' would've been a real showstopper 
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. I wish more of that deeper, vulnerable stuff could've been explored in this set 
Perkins seems to be tapping into it, but in a more scattered way than I'd have liked. Maybe it's like trying to catch a glimpse of a fleeting dream - you get close, but before you know it, the moment slips away 
. Still, I'm glad she shared that part of her story... maybe one day we'll see more of it