entertainment
February 2, 2026
Stephen K Amos: Now We’re Talking! review
Leicester Square theatre, LondonThe veteran standup deconstructs the science of laughter before scrolling back to his youth and a 1970s brought pungently back to life
TL;DR
- The show starts with routines about laughter, its effects on the brain, and its relation to other bodily functions.
- Amos describes the show as a departure, aiming for more honesty, but it's characterized by good-natured fun and relatable observations.
- He recounts his youth, including navigating casual racism and contrasting it with modern social media.
- The show features humor about cultural encounters, the Dunning-Kruger effect, and vivid descriptions of 1970s life.
- Amos is reluctant to seem like a grumpy old man but implies a preference for the past over the present.
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