Stuart Taylor’s 'Odd Man Out' proves being out of step can be hilarious

Stuart Taylor's latest show lands in Joburg with the kind of easy charm that reminds you why live comedy still feels like a small luxury. 

Odd Man Out, running at Theatre on the Square, Sandton, until Sunday, November 23, 2025, sees Taylor settling into his 40s with a mix of playful self-awareness and a knack for taking everyday contradictions and turning them into something sharp and instantly familiar.

What makes the evening so enjoyable is not a string of punchlines you can predict or retell - quite the opposite. Taylor's quick thinking and impromptu skills add another layer - and while it is hard to tell what's planned and what isn't, he finds a way to weave it seamlessly into the show.

He draws you in by sharing slices of his life that feel instantly relatable and has a way of pointing out the absurdities of growing older, raising a family and navigating the world as someone who often feels slightly out of step with the spaces he occupies.

There are also moments in the show where he shifts gears effortlessly, hinting at skills audiences may not know he has, but we'll leave those surprises untouched.

Theatre on the Square is the perfect backdrop for a show like this, whether you're heading out with friends or planning a fun-filled date night, the show offers an easy escape from the week.

For audiences looking for a breather, a laugh, and to recognise a piece of themselves (or partners, or their rizz-and-suss speaking teens) in the stories onstage, Odd Man Out is an easy recommendation.