Comedy Bitch

**** 4 stars

In a Fringe that is awash with sketch comedy performers it is often difficult to pick what to watch and what not to.

Judging by the sell-out show I attended it seemed that I had made a … Read More

Cool Cutz

*** 3 stars

Welcome to Cool Cutz, a Beauty salon.  The staff of this establishment are some of the most dysfunctional characters you could ever hope to meet.

There’s Maggie, the new boss, who dreamed of such a position; Suzie, … Read More

Ed – The Musical

**** 4 stars

They say when you die your whole life flashes before you. In the case of Ed (Ben Alyn-Francis) we the audience not only see his life but also the lives of those round him. From his friends … Read More

Morecambe

**** 4 stars

People like me (of a certain age) grew up with Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise on TV, their partnership lasted from 1941 till Eric’s death in 1984. On this, the 25th anniversary of his passing, Guy Masterson … Read More

Plagiarismo

** 2 stars

Richard DeDomenici gives a PowerPoint presentation on various examples of plagiarism drawn mainly from the pop music industry, television and the print media. In all of these activities he can draw on personal examples where he feels … Read More

People

**** 4 stars

People is a musical revue with over 20 songs based on the theme of love. The highly expressive lyrics began as poems written by David Levin, who is also the show’s Director, and were set to music … Read More

Alexis Dubus: A R*ddy Brief History of Swearing

**** 4 stars

Alexis Dubus has an easy and relaxed manner as he explores the world of swearing, past and present. His premise is that swearing is an essential part of the human condition.

He has done the background … Read More

Danielle Ward – Lies

**** 4 stars

Danielle Ward claims to be a very bad liar, but should we believe her?  That is the opening statement of her latest Fringe offering. Ms Ward then tries out a whole series of statements and collectively we … Read More

David Benson sings Noel Coward

**** 4 stars

Over the years that I have seen David Benson’s Fringe shows, they have been marked by style and stage presence. This show featuring a pleasing mix of Noel Coward’s songs is no exception.

David Benson’s voice … Read More

Domestic Goddi 2 : How to Cope

* * * * * 5 stars

I first saw the Domestic Goddi, otherwise known as Rosie Wilkinson & Helen O’Brien, when I saw their show last year and I have to admit they blew me away.  This year’s Goddi … Read More