Set List – 2**

The concept behind Set List is “stand up without a net” in that comics are surprised by the topics that come up, and have to react and play with them. This should be fun for both the acts, and the … Read More

The Big Bite-Size Play Factory’s Family Creatures 3***

Brought to us from White Room Theatre’s Bite-Size plays, this is a lovely show with a selection of tales from various characters, including a fame hungry turtle, Mr McGregor the bunny hating farmer and a unicorn who couldn’t get on … Read More

I Believe In Unicorns 5*****

If you only have the chance to see one show in the Fringe, then this one is worth some serious consideration. It is storytelling at it’s absolute best, is beautifully produced and executed. The two cast members are engaging and … Read More

Wild About Wilde – 3***

We arrive at the venue to find a young lady playing a recorder, while an older gentleman does magic tricks for the audience – and this is before we even get into the Yurt for the performance.

Once inside, the … Read More

Richard Herring – We’re All Going to Die! 5 Stars *****

The problem with Richard Herring is that he always focuses his attention on the little things – politics, religion, love . . . penises. When will he deal with something bigger? Something much more existential? Something that all of us, … Read More

Michael J Dolan: Nothing Will Ever Be Alright Again, Ever – 4 Stars ****

There’s a certain theory that kicks around about comedians, that whilst they may be laughing on the outside they’re secretly crying on the inside.  That they use humour as a defence mechanism to stop us discovering the depression that lies … Read More

Knightmare Live 4 stars ****

Ah Knightmare, so cutting edge when I was a youngster.  I remember those evenings after school, sitting in front of CITV absolutely transfixed, watching a team of children my age traverse the dungeons and forests of a medieval world, solving … Read More

Richard Herring’s Edinburgh Fringe Podcast 4 stars ****

Richard Herring has always been at the at the forefront of using new media to build and distribute his work.  Nowhere is this more apparent than in the successful growth of his podcast shows.  His Leicester Square Podcast recently won … Read More

Liz Lochhead: Apple Says Aaah – and Other Poems, Pommes and People 3 stars ***

Liz Lochhead’s show ‘Apple Says Aaah – and Other Poems, Pommes and People’ in Studio 2 at the Assembly Rooms is a very genteel start to the day.  Piano music tinkles off the walls as the predominately middle-aged audience take … Read More

Blues and Burlesque Speakeasy Show 4 Stars ****

With a lot of Fringe shows the title bears no resemblance to the content or tries to attract attention with a snappy title. Not this one however. It does exactly what is says on the tin.

Playing in what is … Read More