Rhys Nicholson – Forward 4****

How would you describe Rhys Nicholson? Young, Australian, camp, funny. Very funny. In his Fringe debut, Nicholson had the audience captivated in one of the fastest hours I have ever experienced. The intimate venue (Wee Coo, Underbelly) suited his “talking … Read More

Mirror Me 5*****

Mirror Me tells the simple story of a young girl named Ani and her reflection, Ina, who lives on the other side of her bedroom mirror. Following a row with her dad, Ani and Ina decide to switch places, which leads to Ani appreciating … Read More

Nick Cody: Beard Game Strong 5*****

Nick Cody is an extremely funny Australian comedian, he’s a real man’s man who comes onto his set to rap music which he finds can make him a bit aggressive and pumped up so he has … Read More

BEASTS – Live DVD 5*****

BEASTS are Owen Roberts, James McNicholas and Ciarán Dowd a three man sketch comedy group who have built up a huge following over the last two Fringes. And it is oh … Read More

Trygve Wakenshaw: Nautilus 4****

Trygve Wakenshaw has a wicked smile and a devious sense of humour. He also has an immense capacity to bring that sense of humour to life through mime. This show is a series of skits and thumbnail sketches, … Read More

John-Luke Roberts: Stdad-Up 5*****

Do not be deceived by the blurb for this show. As we left, my cheeks and stomach hurt, so I know I had been poorless with laughter, but more immediate were the tears: regardless of whether the show … Read More

Mervyn Stutter’s Pick Of The Fringe 4****

It may have been going for twenty four years now but this show fronted by that man Mervyn Stutter, still in his pink suit is still rightly revered as the ‘must do’ show of this type by legions, myself included.

It is … Read More

Phil Nichol: I Don’t Want to Talk About It 4****

Phil Nichol is a comedian who must expend more energy than any other during the Fringe, I think he is doing at least 4 a day every day. Now others may equal that, but I would have to question whether … Read More

The Tiger Who Came to Tea 4****

Judith Kerr’s much known and loved children’s book is brought to life in this simple and delightful production. The three actors on stage in the Pleasance Grande sing and dance their way through the simple and easy to follow story. … Read More

Jo Caulfield Awkward Conversations 5*****

I have always found Ms Caulfield to be a classy comedian who always has an excellently written and funny show, delivered in a style that only she can. And this year’s offering fits the bill exactly.

Oozing presence she sweeps … Read More