We sent our reviewer Martin to watch Sofie Hagen – I Think Some of This Is My Fault

Nuanced is the word. That’s not strictly true. Hilarious is the better word, the top word really to describe Sofie Hagen’s newest comedy hour. But after hilarious, nuanced is a good follow up. 

‘I Think Some of This Is My Fault’ is a fantastic, focussed and very funny show where Edinburgh Fringe favourite Sofie delves into their actions over the last decade. The hour kicks off fairly low key, as the applause quiets, Sofie starts with some funny jokes. And that never let’s up. There’s razor sharp delivery, searing observations, perfectly timed callbacks and some excellent points mixed in, bringing the audience to a frenzy of giggles, where you wonder if you’ll be let up for air soon, or if the laughs will keep coming. Then they do. I almost wondered whether Sofie finds the constant interruption annoying, but the smile on their face tells me they’re loving it. The show builds and builds without much consideration for the pain in the audiences cheeks and throats. Laughing takes it toll when sustained for so long. 

Google tells me this is Sofie’s seventh full hour, and the construction of their set is effortless, the garment of their comedy outfit is seamless. The content of the show is a look back at their own experiences online woven in with some facts about their life currently and their hometown plus a modern history lesson about a former mayor of Farum Municipality in Denmark. I’m aware this sounds dry, Sofie is aware this sounds dry (I promise they joke about it). It isn’t, trust us. Sofie talks about feminism, activism and politics with incredible nuance and kindness, without letting up on the funny. All the while encouraging a hatred for Sweden. I wanted to shout out to Sofie that I hated Sweden too, as my best friend was dumped by a Swede, and that’s a good reason to hate an entire country. I think I just wanted them to like me. I think it’s a testimony to Sofie’s stage persona, everyone left thinking perhaps, if they lingered over the merch long enough, they could make a new very funny friend. 

Considering Sofie’s 16 year career, and their much lauded and applauded comedy, they remain an accessible comedian, not too proud to hold the card reader for their own pin badges. It’s perhaps indicative of the state of the comedy industry at large, that Sofie is promoting their show without the level of industry support that they deserve. Whether that’s because they were cancelled, as mentioned in the show, or a star in a show business that doesn’t recognise talent where it oughta. It’s clear Sofie doesn’t need the machinery to create a phenomenal hour, although I’m sure they’re appreciative of the sell out shows they are rightly having. 

Sofie is a hilarious comedian with a polished, flawless show. Go and see it. 

Rating: ***** 5 stars

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