James Acaster Live at the Apollo

[@JVH96]

You know someone is funny when the first word of his routine gets a laugh

[@thewildmitchell]

Or that a lot of their fans are in the audience. and "his"? ooo sexist.

[@technovikerness73]

@Don I love you!!!

[@technovikerness73]

@Don and I'm definitely retarded

[@kokorobertco]

JH211309 ..OR her

[@SuperMJK1974]

Wild Mitchell he must’ve forgotten the word they, as a wise men once said, men forget the word they exist, it’s why they say He, OR SHE

[@elizabethcarmona8909]

The alien in control of his body is doing an ok job of pretending to be a human

[@jeffaller6190]

Can't tell if you're joking or serious.

[@quantumleap4023]

@@jeffaller6190 Yeah that's a cloudy one ain't it?

[@JeffFreemanPresents]

If that's the case, aliens are obviously superior. ;)

[@neuralflux2747]

Ha

[@ThatCoalSoul]

It's finding it super easy barely an inconvenience.

[@mucusmayhem1118]

"Chance it, it's not your back" 😂

[@rozturner8110]

What I used to laugh at watching this: The actual jokes What I laugh at now: James walking onstage and saying "yeah"

[@ditkind1340]

roz turner Hahahah Dame YES. 😂

[@theodoremelbourne1648]

Well that’s showbiz

[@rozturner8110]

@@theodoremelbourne1648 i like you

[@theodoremelbourne1648]

roz turner I just saw an opportunity and seized it

[@gittebjerrebraae8382]

I think its the natural progression of the appreciation of humour

[@Mekaza_]

James can say the funniest shit ever and stand there with a blank expression confused why everyone is laughing

[@habu179]

Really ?

[@eternity9099]

Just watched all of his Netflix specials and he is now one of my favorite comedians.

[@michaeltitler]

Ryan Straub me too

[@jammiewhammie]

same

[@lindoro91]

Same!

[@ThisUserHasBeenCanceled]

On Dutch Netflix, the only show/series is Repetoir. Is there more on the UK version?

[@JumpinJAKEFlash]

Ryan Straub sane here!!

[@gilayuval8553]

i love that in the devil's advocate anecdote his mum knows his social inadequacy to the point that she knows which questions to ask him lmao

[@gw2042]

Do u realise he’s not awkward at all that’s just his persona, if he was I don’t think he would be a comedian with a Netflix show

[@Saveme99isawesome]

@@gw2042 I think literally everyone realizes that

[@cluckendip]

"I've got a genuine muscular complaint"

[@mahojohodge5395]

"I've got a genuine muscular complaint" Is still my favourite James Acaster line.

[@gittebjerrebraae8382]

A strong contender to Yeah...

[@IntrinsicPalomides]

James is so damn funny, he's been a breath of fresh air since he appeared on the scene.

[@weeblywinkleman6410]

Where the F do these weird generic comments come from?

[@1nikg]

Are u for real. I've literally laughed more at funerals

[@Bubble734]

Interesting to see subtle differences in delivery between this and the netflix special. Same material but think his comic voice has got even better.

[@EdwardIvings]

I'd agree - he took more time with his jokes in the Netflix episodes

[@katy3901]

@@mattsmith1518 I don't think they're criticising that, far from it

[@phoenixkh93]

what is the Netflix special called?

[@wesseldevries7773]

@@phoenixkh93 Repertoire, it's a 4-part series, so strap in

[@ImGonnaLive4eva]

No more jobs really adds to the massage skit

[@philbourn1045]

His Netflix special is a MASTERPIECE!

[@lynnm8081]

I totally agree.

[@1292liam]

SAY YOUR PRAYERS, SAY YOUR PRAYERS ...!

[@philbourn1045]

@@1292liam hahaha I say that all the time

[@jerrievans3997]

The first time I watched this guy, I was BLOWN AWAY because he started talking about one topic but never really finished. He digressed time and time again only to have it come back around to the original story which he finished. Truly mesmerizing. The ability of digression was literally maxed out on him.

[@andrewyuzgin2254]

‘Anyway he killed 2 people by mistake’

[@calebjamison4181]

Bro he totally said that😂

[@WinterGray8888]

Yup that is what he said in the video

[@Doganddj]

@@WinterGray8888 yep can confirm

[@NNonsense]

@@Doganddj yes he said it right here 0:28 it was very funny :)

[@shortbounty8271]

Had to check for myself, I can affirm he did in fact say that

[@mushroomhead3619]

He should tell cabbage jokes.

[@amelialikesfrogs5778]

*cabadge

[@amelialikesfrogs5778]

@@rinpowell9010 it's a James acaster reference.

[@simonwivell2510]

alex liggins Mick my sworn enemy

[@vaw796]

alex liggins Cabbage is the correct spelling as the OP spelt it.

[@amelialikesfrogs5778]

@@vaw796 no... It's a James acaster reference. Watch James acasters Cabadge chronicles for more info. It's pretty hilarious

[@melissawright1979]

He is my weird crush x

[@veganvocalist4782]

yea he is kinda geekishly cute ;D

[@F4GRAPHICS]

Everyone keeps telling me I look like him (not my pp; that's actually a picture of my dad believe it or not), but yeah... I'm not sure whether that's a good thing or not really

[@finnsnelgrove3846]

@uncouth behaviour that’s a good thing he’s cute lmao

[@ariananovell]

Uncouth Behavior i thought you meant pp as in pp not profile picture

[@styxcreek]

Ginger Jarvis

[@leow3696]

James always gives the impression that someone, if not numerous people, have hurt him terribly and he's still working through it.

[@majura3743]

Well he has been cabbaged several times

[@strega0]

Mr Bean stole his gf

[@lizziebkennedy7505]

@@strega0 that’ll do it.

[@nikist1247]

well, he’s a capricorn so your description is spot on

[@DaanVreeswijk]

In other words: British.

[@cammybrown1648]

I’ll tell you something this guy is funny but the lad has a decent jaw line

[@123nonce9]

Cameron Brown thanks for telling us that

[@utopistmsoc]

Hey, that's Katherine Ryan

[@ausaafzaidi]

Papa Cameron???

[@bi-bibabyblue9649]

Cameron Brown Yes.

[@alishav2037]

And fantastic hands.

[@JennyLane8666]

If you haven't seen the episode of Would I Lie To You where James tells his cabbage story, you need to go find it right now. I howled

[@Taiki11]

Mom is a genius 🤣

[@magicmansm]

just sitting on ya..you know, like a bully does!

[@t0m239]

For some reason I read the title as “James Acaster Lives at the Apollo”

[@leow3696]

He does. He lives in the basement and forages for biscuits at night.

[@FullyChargedSRG]

Only him can walk out infront of hundreds wearing purple corduroy

[@MerkhVision]

To be fair it’s really more of a maroon, dont you think? Lmfao

[@varunkumta1920]

He does this thing of deliberately wearing colours that match the background colours of the stage. He does that in each of the netflix specials too. Which I understand goes against one of the main rules of stand-up which is to never blend into the background!

[@honorarymancunian7433]

I rather liked it when he started one segment with "the hardest part of jury duty" but the audience thought it was the punchline to the previous segment.

[@bmoore1908]

Honorary Mancunian I wonder if that was planned

[@TequilaToothpick]

Must have been planned.

[@MegaMrnomnom]

Honorary Mancunian I think it's that he started talking about the jury, then tangented to back massages

[@avj8833]

Did he say no pun intended at the top? If he did, must've been planned, and he did very little to change course.

[@felix7115]

It's funny because he was originally talking about jury duty, went on a long tangent and suddenly went back to jury duty.

[@nelsonjcloudy]

oh that Apollo

[@24Gagey]

James.... JAMES!! Please come to Australia.. I've seen your schedule for the next three hundred and sixty twelve days and we don't get a look in. I'll build a well, I'll do whatever it takes! Hope to see you dried apricots...

[@TheOriginalEL]

Just send him cabbages till he comes there

[@bryanscutt]

He's in Australia in 2 weeks

[@voldrice]

Ian Loynds enough to build a boat out of cabbages and let him swim over

[@stellar783]

It’s so adorable and funny how he mimics conversations with his mom ☺️

[@jeffaller6190]

His mom's not laughing, tho.

[@JayLeePoe]

2nd, 3rd set i've seen; I'm sold he has a great talent for hitting his mark between the beats

[@ahobbit1273]

Love how he did the “turning on the lamp” motion that was a callback to him talking about lamps earlier in his Netflix special but was not included in this bit 😂

[@ThankYouByeBand]

Man, this guy should really become a comedian

[@god_cells8035]

Still waiting for an r/whoosh

[@ThankYouByeBand]

Me too

[@francescomauro6051]

Here we go: Wtf he is a comedian! Can’t you see he’s on the stage? At the apollo?! Dumb boy

[@cameronbaker3494]

He is a comedian you dumbass.

[@samthomas2314]

how does no one understand this man is joking

[@womanonabicycle]

My absolute favourite is still: 'Started making it. Had a break down, Bon Appetite!' ☺️

[@christieprescott5450]

"it's not YOUR back" lolol

[@123Sister100]

I absolutely love this guy.

[@dccrocke]

Wow this guy is fantastic.

[@dennisschock165]

love this guy..the best timing..the best material..the best head of red hair ever.

[@nefwaenre]

I love him so much! He's so funny!! He's my kinda comedy, dry, witty. Handsome and funny what an awesome n rare combo! 😘😘😍

[@FelicityWilkinsonfelicity]

alright dont cop a feel

[@nefwaenre]

@@FelicityWilkinsonfelicity well then do mind if i do.

[@habu179]

Awesome....such an overused word.

[@rileypaigemc7018]

I just watched this twice in a row and laughed just as hard 😂 this is awesome !!

[@jeffaller6190]

I'm going to watch it 10 times in a row and see if it's still funny.

[@habu179]

Is it ?

[@dananabread6632]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH

[@mbb6740]

One of his best!

[@adamflanagan4254]

He got relationship massages fucking spot on lmao

[@michael7423]

I love James Acaster

[@scrubdaddy3000]

he literally just went “.. yeah😏” and the audience burst into laughter hajshkd what an icon

[@lordmorley7561]

Jury duty and massage. Love this routine, love watching him on Mock the Week, James , and Sean Lock , are my two favourite comics ever .

[@MakingMikeyDay]

Same!

[@NeeDatta05]

I do have a thing for nerds. But damn, James is one fine lad.

[@hollyknight-parfitt7729]

I like this! It felt original you don't get that as much these days 👏👏

[@xe666]

Not completely original,strong Stewart Lee influence,but still really funny

[@craegkyle3728]

A Passing Soul

[@alanpartridge9549]

A Passing Soul Stewart Lee is wank.

[@Katya_Lastochka]

@@xe666 There's a difference between having influence and stealing jokes.

[@xe666]

@@Katya_Lastochka Yes,i know.Which is why in my comment i only mention influence.

[@lukeelliott4368]

Hahaha I love this kind of humour...

[@normplatt7549]

Very!Very funny ! Much laughter! Good show old BEAN!

[@christianlesurfmusic]

… *I've got a genuine muscular complaint..!*

[@Sarah-el1ti]

Yay!

[@i_am_hollow4814]

The first joke was brilliant.

[@GrapesUponHerVine]

"Hey"

[@sharronkerbyhoughton3548]

Funny! I'm crying n the ribs hurts,

[@kadeerkhan4651]

The ambiguous jury duty line 👌

[@msmith9863]

"the pun was fully intended"😂

[@karabinjr]

that opener is great

[@jasonjohns8832]

"Lying there, then you shout, 'NO MORE JOBS!'"

[@PABLOSGHOST]

Love him! So funny

[@Ryan-ij3ge]

As a lover of puns, it’s true.

[@gremlinrat420]

Why is his "shoulder work" motion the exact thing my ex would do. It feels like two of those dinosaur head grabber toys

[@jan-nn9ix]

Just over here in my room clapping 🤣 ...alone

[@jeffaller6190]

With one hand or both?

[@MrMustacrackish]

His chilean Miner bit is an all time great routine.

[@LetsPlayBadly969]

"And there's your Banbury cake"- little in-joke for anyone who's read his book. Highly recommended!

[@tyronelocke3786]

... so class.... .. .. . . joooooh, respect.. check this brother out, soooooo gooooood

[@dirkdiggler.]

Youve been a joy to speak to, thanks for listening to me, bye.

[@denaredford6701]

“Devils Advocate”🤣🥴🤭

[@camelcase9225]

That opening joke killed me.

[@carjaroo]

He had me at ‘yeah’

[@byrnesy919]

5:21 that changeover 😂😂😂

[@dash30music]

He really opened with madeon - finale

[@richardbuckley6299]

Who else now really wants a massage 😂

[@MisterAppleEsq]

Only if James is the masseuse.

[@veganvocalist4782]

;D aaalway's

[@alfiemunkley1078]

he has a slot on josh widdicombes radio show called classic scrapes and its great

[@neuralflux2747]

Fucking absolute quality

[@JayPeaFenn]

Undoubtably

[@sahiljaipur]

Brilliant. There's a joke he does about going to a rave. Anyone know where I can find it?

[@jeffaller6190]

You should go to a rave and ask around there,somebody there might know.

[@imunro007]

Just sittin' on ya

[@TheOppiter]

wow look at all these taskmaster participants!

[@Econojam]

This is Vivian doing an impression of Rick in Neil's body.

[@PureGreggy]

Henning, Catherine and James? Damn, I'd have loved to be there.

[@Sarah-el1ti]

Thanks Adam! :) !~Brit

[@robot_spider]

"Little bit of shoulder work--you're not stingy..." ROFL

[@chipsthedog1]

From a distance his tie matches the Apollo

[@karenmcdonaugh8699]

Mr, Arcaster really knows how to massage the public's funny bone!

[@bossfan49]

I completely forgot about the jury duty story. 🤣

[@docking9532]

yeah

[@roryb-c7289]

a channel called arseraptor is linking a charity in the description

[@celon12]

RORY B-C the real guy the best guy

[@nickventer5379]

Yeah

[@clivesangster7274]

So funny..

[@swine13]

This bit really nailed my relationship with at least 2 people...

[@julianunes1312]

im high af rn and all i can focus on is the background cause it's moving

[@WaynesWorld69]

James is amazingly funny! Love his work. And how freaking hot was Katherine Ryan looking?!?!?

[@spydurrs8689]

HE USED MY FAV SONG FOR ENTERANCE!

[@ciaran487]

what was it called?

[@H3XIC]

Madeon finale

[@lewisward3906]

Pretty shit song

[@andy2004uk90]

*Entrance

[@ToDamnRight]

What was it

[@CROMERCRABO1]

My Favorited at the moment Acaster marathon last week it was Paul Foot

[@elliscooke3495]

poppyetta ryder j

[@MrLeaveitout]

His humour is so blunt

[@lucybutler4203]

'Certified rotter'! 😂

[@papermoon1]

So funny

[@TimmiTification]

Well done old friend!

[@hannahcollings6358]

Doubtfull

[@louisee7339]

NO MORE JOBS

[@SandraNelson063]

Mum is on the ball.

[@ChadKovac]

The James Acaster Requiem, a 4 part series, is amazing.

[@willisaurus]

I think it's Repertoire.

[@technovikerness73]

@@willisaurus what word..... revivification .?

[@haikugeoff9421]

@@technovikerness73 did you say respiration?

[@technovikerness73]

@@haikugeoff9421 no I said resonates

[@haikugeoff9421]

@@technovikerness73 oh, rehabilitation?

[@sullivanbradford753]

So my mom is a massage therapist and she's actually done those techniques on my back for a real massage. So James accidentally gave good advice

[@TheChannelofaDisappointedMan]

Dire