Bridget Christie: Menopause Meets Sarcasm on Stage

Comedian Bridget Christie's latest show, Jacket Potato Pizza, explores the themes of post-menopause life and newfound contentment. Christie, now professionally successful and personally at peace, mines comedy from her freedom from caring about many things. The show, however, is described as lacking the fervent energy of her earlier performances, feeling more like a placeholder despite its entertaining moments.

Jacket Potato Pizza contrasts Christie's earlier, eager-to-please persona with her current self, who is unbothered by societal expectations or even past romantic encounters. Routines detail experiences like recording bodily functions for friends and amusing anecdotes about aging. While the show contains moments of infectious demob-happiness and displays Christie's flair for self-ridicule, some segments are considered underdeveloped.

Although the show concludes with reflections on the state of the world, its political commentary is sparingly integrated into the comedy. While effervescent, the performance is not deemed as essential as some of Christie's previous offerings, despite its moments of sharp, 10-ton sarcasm, particularly when discussing contemporary issues like the TV drama Adolescence.