James Acaster: Make a New Tomorrow

A forty-minute stand-up special that collects material cut from James Acaster’s 2019 show Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999, this film showcases the comedian’s signature blend of deadpan delivery, intricate callbacks, and delightfully strange logic. Acaster strings together seemingly mundane observations and personal confessions into surreal, meticulously crafted routines, turning tiny moments of embarrassment and failure into clever, unexpected punchlines. The tight runtime keeps the pace brisk while allowing his whimsical storytelling and theatrical staging to land with maximum effect.

Fans of Acaster will appreciate the way the special amplifies his themes of self-doubt, nostalgia, and the absurdity of everyday life, offering fresh angles on ideas that didn’t make the original set. It’s both a companion piece for those who loved Cold Lasagne and an accessible entry point for newcomers, delivering inventive comedy that feels like eavesdropping on a brilliantly peculiar mind at work.