Matt Forde: Eyes to the Right, Nose to the Left

3 Stars

***

Given the pun in the title of his show, before I heard a word of Matt Forde’s hour, I knew two things. One it would be a politically based performance and it may well divide the room, … Read More

Rosie Wilby: How to (Not) Make It in Brit Pop

3 Star

***

Rosie Wilby is an accomplished comedian, yet until I saw her show last year I was unaware that she had a career in music, Brit Pop style.

This is a reworked version of last years show only … Read More

Bec Hill : Is More Afraid of You than You are of Her

5 Star

*****

It seems a strange career choice for someone who is scared of audience interaction to set out her career path to be a stand-up comedian. But then most comics are liars by trade so do I believe … Read More

Anthony Rapp – Without You

5 stars *****

Anthony Rapp, one of the original cast members of Rent on stage and screen gives us an excellent, poignant and humbly honest account of the early days of his career, of auditioning for Rent, its early success … Read More

Beulah

5 stars *****

Beulah – coined by William Blake as the place between this world and the next, this is storytelling, folk singing and a bit of puppetry at its very best.

Making it look easy, our two storytellers act … Read More

Aida

1 star *

The show started off ominously with an apology for the cast being only 14-17 and went downhill from there. Please, never ever apologise for something only being a ‘youth show’, there is a lot of outstanding work … Read More

The Secrets Hidden in the Beatles RockBand

2 stars **

Nothing to do with the Beatles (the title refers simply to a computer game the characters play), this is a short story essentially about sexual conquests and the relationships between two best friends and a big secret … Read More

Hey, Piano Bar Lady

4 stars ****

Slightly ditsy but always charming, Linn Lorkin regales us with her life stories of growing up and becoming a piano bar player all over the world. This is a rare glimpse into a sadly dying profession including … Read More

NewsRevue – Canal Café Theatre

5 Star

*****

There are a number of constants each and every Fringe. Everywhere is uphill no matter which direction you are going, the weather is at best mixed and the Canal Café Theatre will turn out an excellent hour … Read More

Paul McCaffrey: Pills, Thrills and Belly Laughs

3 Star

***

Paul McCaffrey was a comedian who crossed my radar last year when I was recommended to see him by those in the know.

I took their advice and thoroughly enjoyed his show so looked forward to see … Read More