Matt Price: As Seen on CCTV 4****

Matt Price achieves exactly what he sets out to in this lovely hour: tell us a story about something that’s happened to him, and make us care about it. After some housekeeping and sorting out the seating arrangements, explaining the … Read More

GABBY KILLICK: Conversations with my Agent 4.5****

From the start Gabby bursts on to the stage with enthusiasm that flows through the whole show. The welcoming interaction and introductions with the audience gives her initial material to work with to the amusement of everyone else.  

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Shamilton! The Improvised Hip Hop Musical 5*****

Shamilton is a brilliant hour of improvised musical comedy presented by this extraordinarily talented group of six comedy/improvisation artists. They are accompanied by a drummer and keyboard player, known as the band The Shamiltones. 

Taking their inspiration from the … Read More

BENJAMIN ALBOROUGH  Absolute Monopoly 4.5****

 The classic board game Monopoly is well known around the world, there are various versions of the game but what one were we going to get this time? The all but full auditorium waited with eager anticipation as Benjamin entered … Read More

Nathan D’Arcy Roberts Present / Tense 4****

An abrupt and confident start to the show sees Nathan make visual comparisons with himself and Prince which to be fair isn’t too far off the mark despite the lack of singing. A bit of improv with the audience and … Read More

Markus Birdman: Platinum 4****

Straight from Britain’s Got Talent where Simon Cowell responded so enthusiastically to Markus Birdman’s stand-up style, Fringe audiences cannot fail but to enjoy an hour in Markus’ company listening and laughing along with him about his recent unwanted experiences.  

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Grubby Little Mitts: Hello, Hi 4.5****

It is never easy after winning awards with a debut show which would have been long in the making, to manage to create a follow-up show of the same calibre.  But Grubby Little Mitts have achieved the near impossible: … Read More

Juliette Burton – No Brainer 4****

I have seen Juliette Burton perform at the Fringe a number of times over the last decade and I have always found her both an entertaining and informative comedian and the 2023 return is well up to standard.

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Mark Simmons: New Jokes 4.5****

Mark Simmons has over the years built an enthusiastic following who may well have discovered him because one of his jokes was again high in the Best Jokes on the Fringe list.  His mostly one-liner puns suit that format … Read More

Josh Baulf : Bulldog 5*****

Josh Baulf is one of the fastest rising stars on the circuit.  He hails from Essex and has the traditional stand up swagger of a cross between Rob Beckett and Micky Flanagan.  He commands the small stage right from the … Read More