I Am Rhythm – After Freedom Productions – 5*****

I Am Rhythm is a wonderful exploration of South African music and dance. The origins of South African dance, and its evolution, from prehistoric times up to the present day, are joyfully celebrated in this exuberant show.

The eight dancers … Read More

Neil Delamere – Ctrl Alt Delamere 5*****

It has been a couple of years since Neil Delamere has graced the Fringe, but hallelujah he has returned this year albeit for a shortish run. Neil hit the stage intending to tell us about what has happened in his … Read More

Cat Call – Catherine Bohart and Cally Beaton 4***

Catherine Bohart and Cally Beaton are two redheaded comics who have teamed up to deliver and hours stand-up in this early afternoon slot, roughly sharing the time between them. Catherine Bohart opens up and gives a more than competent display … Read More

Clare Plested – Flock-up 5*****

I have seen Clare Plested as a comedy actress, a stand –up and as a character comedian for probably more years than we would both care to remember and the consistent elements of every performance are her talent, enthusiasm and … Read More

Jacob Hatton: Dreams of FitzRoy and Londis 2**

In closing, Jacob recommended some other shows, in particular, one which was ‘even more of a car crash than this one has been’, commending it for being ‘hilarious’. Car crash comedy is a new genre to me.

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Will Seaward: Magnificent Bastard 4****

I saw Mr Seaward last year, which is why I came this year. This show has exactly the same energy and expansiveness as last year’s show, but compressed into a room about an eighth of the size. That’s a lot … Read More

S&M Masterclass 4****

You need a ticket to get into this show. You don’t need to pay for it, but you do need to ask for it at the bar. There’s a small sign at the door informing you of this fact, but … Read More

The McLaureen’s Tale 3***

Brought to us by Christine Khandjian, this is a thoughtful tale telling the story of Sally McLaureen on her journey from the poverty and difficulties that had befallen Ireland to the hope of a better future in Boston. She and … Read More

Juliette Burton – Decision Time 4***

Decisions decisions. It’s always a problem for everyone I suppose to a lesser or greater extent. But we usually get there. Juliette can agonise over the smallest decision even driven to tears over it. Juliette has always had her issues … Read More

Torte e Mort: Songs of Cake and Death – Anya Anastasia 5*****

The atmosphere is set with Marie Antoinette in appropriate period costume and wig being led to the stage by her two compatriots to a slow drum beat. The audience is then transported back to pre revolutionary France where we are … Read More