The Girl With No Heart

**

This show is a good effort. The actors and puppeteers are skilful, the music and lighting effects enhanced the scenes. The origami, some of it done with one hand from one person, and another hand from another … Read More

The Lad Himself

****

Mark Brailsford’s portrayal of Tony Hancock is totally realistic. Dressed in hat and overcoat, the look, the facial mannerisms and the voice, it’s as if the ‘The Lad Himself’ had walked on to the stage. Such was Hancock’s fame, … Read More

Billy the Mime

***

I did not entirely like this show – which is my own fault for I did not heed the warning: ‘not for the easily offended’. I wouldn’t count myself as such, so maybe it that warning needs … Read More

Claudia O’Doherty – The Telescope

****

You know how some comedians can split a room? Well, during this show, on one side was me and a handful of other people going ‘what?!’, and the rest of them whooping and laughing hysterically at things … Read More

Shopping Centre by Matthew Osborne

***

Last year I reviewed Matthew Osborne’s play Cul-de-Sac favourably. However, I do have a real problem with his solo performance play this year. In the Fringe booklet it is billed as a Comedy but this is most certainly not … Read More

Sharron Matthews Superstar: Gold

5 stars *****

Once again, Sharron Matthews delights in an all-too-quick hour of top-class comedy cabaret. She welcomes every audience member as they come in, instantly putting people at ease and you just know you’re going to enjoy the next … Read More

Eleanor Tiernan – Rogue

2 Stars

**

I have a wish each Fringe. I really want to be able to give Eleanor Tiernan  a really positive review. She is a likeable comic, and does have a few killer lines, but unfortunately they are out … Read More

Iszi Lawrence’s Wotnot

4 Stars

**** 

Iszi Lawrence has been a fixture on the Fringe for quite a few years now but this is the first time I have seem this Oxford based comic do a full hour.

She has a definitely quirky … Read More

Juliet Meyers: Raised By Fridge Magnets.

3 Stars

***   

Okay noon is hardly the optimum time to stage a stand-up show it’s barely breakfast time in Fringe terms but Juliet Meyers is upto the task.

The title of the show refers to her ‘deprived’ childhood missing … Read More

Camille O’Sullivan – Changeling

5 Stars

*****

Along with the rain, lack of sleep, too much partying and poor diet which are all institutions there is another one. Camille O’Sullivan. As is now the norm this fantastically charismatic lady is playing to sell-out rooms, … Read More