Kraken 5*****

*****

This is another of those shows that you have to be ready to engage with because it’s not a sit back and be passive type of thing. And there’s lots of audience participation – not just from … Read More

Vikki Stone: Instrumental 5*****

I’m not sure its usual for comedy show to induce tears other than those of laughter. This show, which Vikki describes as about ‘trying’, but which could just as easily be about her relationship with her late father, has one … Read More

Phill Jupitus is Porky the Poet in Juplicity 4****

This is the poetry one (he’s in a few this year), although Mr Jupitus did also point that out fairly early on just to make sure.

There are two approaches to the free fringe: relative unknowns … Read More

Charmian Hughes: Raj Rage! 4****

A good story told well doesn’t necessarily have to be funny to be engaging, but Ms Hughes’ managed to be amusing into the bargain as well. This piece of comic theatre intertwines the story of Charmian’s visits to India with … Read More

Human Child. 4****

Having racked my brains for some artistic, dramatic description of this show, none of which sum this perfomance up better than a simply beautiful, clever and lovely experince.

What we tend to forget about Fringe performances is that the majority … Read More

The Fantastical Story Factory 4****

I always find the shows which are built upon spontaneous improvisation the most difficult to pull off, given that you can never fully know what is about to be thrown in your direction. When you put children in charge, I … Read More

Decomposed! My Brother’s Turning Into A Zombie 4****

Being performed in the Pleasance Above, this is always a good start as the Pleasance comes with it’s very own Fringe atmosphere, day or night. This was no different. The seating was well planned for a young audience and the … Read More

Chalk About 4****

A  beautiful,thought provoking, energetic and sometimes emotional piece, this had us gripped from the moment we sat down. As we were being seated, the two characters were already active on the floor with their chalks. They portrayed their piece with … Read More

Richard Herring – Lord of the Dance Settee 4 ****

Richard Herring – Lord of the Dance Settee

4 Stars

There’s something quite joyful about watching a middle-aged man bouncing up and down on a battered green settee in front of a couple of hundred people on a Monday evening. … Read More

Abigoliah Schamaun – It’s Pronounced Abigoliah Schamaun 4****

Abigoliah Schamaun – It’s Pronounced Abigoliah Schamaun 4****

Abigoliah Schamaun is certainly not a run of the mill comic. Hell no! This much tattooed individually dressed Ohio born lady certainly has her … Read More