Greg Davies’ latest show, Full Fat Legend, invites us to contemplate the question, “What am I, really?” While he dives into his feelings of low self-worth, the two-hour exploration risks coming off as self-indulgent. Tapping into his experiences from 1970s Shropshire through a brief teaching career to his rise as a celebrity, he offers an array of anecdotes filled with cringe-inducing moments involving bodily functions that might leave you a bit nauseated.
At 57, it’s surprising that Davies still centers his humor around childish themes, but that has always been part of his charm as the “12-year-old trapped in an oversized body.” While the focus on topics like bums and private parts might feel excessive at times, he skillfully weaves them into amusing narratives. One memorable anecdote features the amusingly awkward image of him trying to tackle the issue of his “baggy bumhole.”
Davies shares a series of humiliating experiences that, he insists, reveal his true nature—not as a legend, but as a lovable buffoon. Stories range from sleepless nights due to a swollen prostate to the cringe-worthy moment he accidentally “dick-dialed” a high-ranking government official. He also reflects on the harsh realities of his upbringing, noting how parental affection was scarce and sex education came from a lingerie catalog.
Although some material feels recycled, Davies delivers it with infectious energy. A few detours, like tales of an eccentric Irish animal handler and encounters with Danny Dyer, allow the spotlight to shift away from him occasionally, providing a refreshing break from his own antics. Ultimately, the show is a candid exploration of one manchild’s ongoing quest to overcome his neuroses and ego—and from what we’ve seen, he’s still on that journey.
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