The Best of The Comedy Store: The Comedy Store, London, 1988
Jack Dee Live (support): Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, 1999
Headliners Comedy Club: George IV pub, Chiswick, London, 2016
Geordie comic Richard Morton was on the bill at the first ever comedy show I saw in London in 1988. I was staying for the weekend with my brother and we decided to go to the legendary Comedy Store. When Morton appeared on stage, his utter strength of character lit up the stage and won over the audience. He had a very amiable presence with a sincerely honest and appealing style. Armed with guitar, his songs were very near the mark and he apologised profusely to the audience before playing them which made them want to hear them more.
I was delighted to see the cheeky comedian support Jack Dee on tour in 1999 and when Morton appeared at Headliners Comedy Club in 2016, I met him after his gig and told that he was one of the first comedians that I ever saw in London and he seemed overwhelmed and delighted. For more than twenty five years, Morton has been a brilliant entertainer who is outstanding with his act.
