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Let The Bodies Pile by Henry Naylor– 4.5****
August 15, 2023 | one4review
A drama in two parts, the action is set in Hyde, a town made notorious by the Moors murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. In the first half we meet Georgie (Emily Carding), who returns home from … Read More
Ay Up, Hitler! 3***
August 15, 2023 | one4reviewBrought to us by Gamma Ray Theatre and written by David McCulloch, the so called “true story” of what really happened to Hitler and his cronies at the end of World War 2, is an hour of comedy/satire which … Read More
Chriskirkpatrickmas: A Boy Band Christmas Musical 4****
August 15, 2023 | one4reviewFirst of all don’t be expecting a boy band’s Christmas Hits musical. This is a musical parody of a Christmas Carol and It’s a Wonderful Life that follows NSYNC founder Chris Kirkpatrick as he travels back in time to his … Read More
Glass Ceiling Beneath The Stars – 4****
August 15, 2023 | one4reviewThis is a dramatization of a film being made about two groundbreaking astronauts in the US – Mae Jemison and Jan Davis. All five cast members take turns in filming the action and so the drama unfolds on the … Read More
Rhys James : Spilt Milk 4.5****
August 15, 2023 | one4reviewIt’s hard to believe that the very boyish looking Rhys James first performed a stand up show at the Pleasance back in 2010. He has certainly honed his craft. This is a slick, quick fire very polished performance. There are … Read More
Frank Lavender: Be Funny 4****
August 15, 2023 | one4reviewThe quintessential Yorkshire working man’s club man’s man, the type that even us kids of the 1980’s met at a smoky old bingo hall that Nan dragged us to. The one you see scoffing a pie and downing a pint … Read More
Amos Gill: The Pursuit of Happy(ish) 4.5****
August 15, 2023 | one4reviewAmos Gill is a straight. Aussie, white dude, apparently somewhat of a rarity at this years Edinburgh Fringe which he happily acknowledges! His show, at the Gilded Balloon Nightclub is loaded with very funny observations from his life and travels.
Leila Navabi: Composition 4****
August 15, 2023 | one4reviewThis show sort of wanders around in three star territory for the first three quarters of the hour, leaving you wondering what the fuss has been about. Leila Navabi is a great performer, so this is by no means unenjoyable, … Read More
Annabel Marlow…is this okay?? 4****
August 15, 2023 | one4reviewMs Marlow has a great voice, and in her opening gambit entreats us – and perhaps herself – not to wonder why we’re there, but rather to just enjoy the moment. The show has a throughline of reminders to ignore … Read More
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) 5*****
August 15, 2023 | one4reviewThe success of The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society, hosted by Thom tuck and a roster of co-hosts (Alexander Bennett at my showing; fitted right in and did an excellent job) is due in no small part to the following they … Read More
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