It’s only July and people are already planning for their festive celebrations.

What’s going on?

Many of my comedy chums – including myself – are already having enquiries for bookings for Christmas shows, which is unusual for July.

Don’t get me wrong, this is a lovely position to be in, but I’ve never come across people being so organised and forward thinking.

What better way to end the year than to be part of an event that lifts peoples’ spirits and instills the feel good factor by looking at life through the eyes of a trained observer?

Yes, that’s what we do. We observe our surroundings and the views of the world whilst often saying what many are thinking, but often not brave enough to say.

It’s a bit like walking a tightrope at times. Challenging and surprising, yet maintaining the entertainment factor so that people can escape from the day to day stresses that sap all of our energy and joy.

“Life is like a box of chocolates,” Gran used to tell me. “Eat too many and you’ll end up with your Grandad’s backside!”