Rowan Atkinson Live is a comedy DVD released in the United States that captures a live performance recorded in Boston
The show stars Rowan Atkinson alongside his frequent collaborator Angus Deayton
The material reflects the same brand of humor that made Mr Bean and Blackadder popular
Throughout the performance Atkinson offers a mock lesson on Shakespearean acting that blends erudition with slapstick
He also presents a darkly comic sketch in which a school headmaster meets the father of a boy he has supposedly beaten to death turning a grim scenario into a source of absurd laughter
Another segment provides advice on how to have a successful date that is both playful and awkward mixing social awkwardness with Atkinson trademark physicality
The DVD highlights Atkinson ability to switch between verbal wit and exaggerated facial expressions while Deayton provides straight man support and occasional interplay that heightens the comedic tension
Audiences will notice the lively interaction with the crowd the precise timing of each gag and the seamless transitions between disparate sketches
The production values are clear with good audio and video quality that preserve the energy of the live venue
As a comedy title it fits neatly within the genre classification used for online searches
The entry for this DVD was recorded on iOctavio.com on October 30 2005
