Kate Smurthwaite: The Wrong Sort of Feminist ****

Kate Smurthwaite may be the wrong sort of feminist for a specific institution’s student association, but I think she’s probably the right kind to be doing comedy on the Fringe: articulate, reasoned, persuasive, and funny. She doesn’t do … Read More

Tall Tales for Small People: American Folk Stories and Songs 3***

This show was performed in The Pleasance Green, the children were invited to sit on the floor around the campfire whilst they got to relax on the bean bags. This was a great show as not only did it provide … Read More

Jay Foreman’s Disgusting Songs For Revolting Children 4****

What a great experience this was! The show is performed in the Pleasance Green, and to date I have yet to find venues more centred upon children than the Pleasance, so as you arrive, the bigger children(grown ups) are sat … Read More

Katie and the Mona Lisa 4****

Based upon the book by James Mayhew, this is a delightful and thoroughly entertaining musical performance. The cast are engaging and appealing and keep the audience enthralled throughout the entire performance. The story is that of a young girl visiting … Read More

The Piper 5*****

I have awarded  this performance with 5 stars simply because I can’t go any higher. This is a tremendous children’s show which offers the audience full participation in the production from start to finish. It is extremely well worked out … Read More

Seymour Mace – Niche as F*ck! 4 Stars ****

There is something so appealing about going to see a Seymour Mace show. It’s not easy to explain, it just is, very appealing. Could it be that this genial Geordie is a nice guy? Could it be that he doesn’t … Read More

Neil Henry’s Magical Mindsquirm – 5 Stars

Okay let’s make this clear. I don’t do magic shows in general. So I was not predisposed to being impressed. But I was. In fact blown away is a more accurate description. Within moments I was transformed back to being … Read More

The Last Laugh – Jay McAllister Creative Consultancy 4 Stars

I have known Keir McAllister as an excellent stand-up for years and have seen his plays performed at the last two Fringes so am well versed in his ability to write sharp, well observed bitingly funny material. And now if … Read More

THE AMUSED MOOSE COMEDY AWARD 2015

Entries are now open for The Amused Moose Comedy Award 2015 which searches for the best comedy shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from as yet undiscovered talent, whether emerging or overlooked.

The winner of the Amused Moose Comedy … Read More

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE AMUSED MOOSE LAUGH OFF 2015

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE AMUSED MOOSE LAUGH OFF 2015 The prestigious Amused Moose Laugh Off contest, which searches out the next big comedy stars from new talent across the UK, is about to kick off with online entries … Read More