Claudia O’Doherty – The Telescope

****

You know how some comedians can split a room? Well, during this show, on one side was me and a handful of other people going ‘what?!’, and the rest of them whooping and laughing hysterically at things … Read More

Shopping Centre by Matthew Osborne

***

Last year I reviewed Matthew Osborne’s play Cul-de-Sac favourably. However, I do have a real problem with his solo performance play this year. In the Fringe booklet it is billed as a Comedy but this is most certainly not … Read More

Sharron Matthews Superstar: Gold

5 stars *****

Once again, Sharron Matthews delights in an all-too-quick hour of top-class comedy cabaret. She welcomes every audience member as they come in, instantly putting people at ease and you just know you’re going to enjoy the next … Read More

Eleanor Tiernan – Rogue

2 Stars

**

I have a wish each Fringe. I really want to be able to give Eleanor Tiernan  a really positive review. She is a likeable comic, and does have a few killer lines, but unfortunately they are out … Read More

Iszi Lawrence’s Wotnot

4 Stars

**** 

Iszi Lawrence has been a fixture on the Fringe for quite a few years now but this is the first time I have seem this Oxford based comic do a full hour.

She has a definitely quirky … Read More

Juliet Meyers: Raised By Fridge Magnets.

3 Stars

***   

Okay noon is hardly the optimum time to stage a stand-up show it’s barely breakfast time in Fringe terms but Juliet Meyers is upto the task.

The title of the show refers to her ‘deprived’ childhood missing … Read More

Camille O’Sullivan – Changeling

5 Stars

*****

Along with the rain, lack of sleep, too much partying and poor diet which are all institutions there is another one. Camille O’Sullivan. As is now the norm this fantastically charismatic lady is playing to sell-out rooms, … Read More

Molly Wobbly’s Tit Factory – Lyric Belfast

5 Stars

*****

Although this was were I started in reviewing, Musical Theatre is a genre I don’t often cover these days but such was the buzz I decided to return to my roots and check it out for myself.

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Simple Matters

**

Simple Matters is a clown group of 5 performers, 2 guys and 3 girls. They perform a number of routines some funny, others tasteless.

Given their early afternoon timing when a family audience is likely to be interested, one … Read More

Rubies in the Attic

*****

Attired in individually designed costumes splashed with ruby red, the four Ruby Dolls ooze class and style. Their performance is a triumph of musical theatre versatility. I sensed watching them that much love had gone into crafting this show … Read More