Andrew Maxwell: Banana Kingdom 5 Star *****

There is no doubt in my mind that Andrew Maxwell is an excellent comedian. He is intelligent, funny knows how to work the room and is a total entertainer.

On a strangely subdued Saturday night Maxwell was maybe having to … Read More

The Magnets: All This Time 4 Star ****

A capella super group The Magnets have been wowing the public for quite a few years now and since I first saw them back in the day until this performance the quality of the singing, the harmonies, the choreography are … Read More

Alfie Moore – Viva Alf’s Vegas 4 Star ****

One time steel worker and police sergeant Alfie Moore first came to my attention on the TV ‘reality’ Show Me The Funny and having seen his Edinburgh 2012 offering I wanted to see his progress.

Moore has been doing comedy … Read More

Oh My Irma

****

Haley McGee gives a compelling performance in her own darkly comic, violent and complex drama as a young woman who has a strange and disturbing appearance. Her hair has a wild look; her large glasses have been taped because … Read More

Losing the Plot

****

John Godber’s play is a lively and contemporary take on the common themes of the battle of the sexes and the mid-life crises of couples in their late forties with teenage children. Steve Huison as Jack and Susan Cookson … Read More

Tanyalee Davis – Big Trouble in Little ‘Gina 4 Star ****

I learned quite a few things in the delightful hour I spent in her show last night. I always thought she was American but it turns out she is Canadian. I learned about her love life and her taste in … Read More

Take in Interns

4 stars ****

This is what the Fringe is about, what a great show! It has well-written, catchy tunes with clever lyrics, simple yet effective staging, live band, good cast with mics and a capacity audience. A little gem of … Read More

The Road to Qatar!

4 stars ****

Well this is a bit different! As they say you couldn’t make this up – based on a true story and written by a very experienced team. And given that, I would have expected something a bit, … Read More

Pippin

2 stars **

One of Stephen Schwartz’ lesser known shows, Pippin is really sounding dated now. The very young cast give their all and are clearly enjoying themselves however the singing is very weak and hard to make out even … Read More

Freak Show

4 stars ****

Freak show is being created by the same team as Forest boy yet they are quite complementary as completely different pieces of music theatre.

Set in a Victorian sideshow we see the public performances of the so-called … Read More