Andrew Frank: Ecstatic Blasphemy 3***

Andrew Frank is a great performer: confident in their own ability without being arrogant, secure in thie role as a performer, and does indeed commit to and believe in their show. They’re likeable and warm, and did an excellent job … Read More

Sofie Hagen: Banglord 4****

You know what you’re getting with Sofie Hagen: really well-told stories by a genuinely funny comedian at a show where you needn’t fear the front row. Sofie doesn’t do audience interaction because she doesn’t need to to get us on … Read More

Hypnotist Matt Hale: Top Fun 80’s Spectacular 5*****

The big stage and almost sell out performance certainly promised a lot. Everyone loves a hypnotist but combine that with the very popular genre of the 80’s begs the question, could it live up to everyone’s eager expectations, absolutely!

As … Read More

A Complete Idiots Guide to New Zealand 5*****

Sully O’Sullivan a Kiwi from Wellington presents his outrageously funny and patriotic show with obvious pride and passion for his home country and attempts to dispel some myths about New Zealand.

He puts New Zealand on the map unlike some … Read More

A Show For Gareth Richards 5*****

Without any shadow of doubt this show warrants 5 stars, not just because of the big name comedians who are eager to perform at these daily fundraisers for Gareth Richards’ children, but also due to the generosity of the audiences … Read More

Freya Parker : It Ain’t Easy Being Cheeky 4****

An hour of, mainly observational, comedy from one half of Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated duo Lazy Susan.

Freya Parker’s show is dedicated to the concept of being cheeky. We, the audience are presented with various examples of Freya’s past … Read More

Alexandra Haddow Not My Finest Hour 3.5***

The title doesn’t really let you know what to expect with this one but there was an air of anticipation as the sold out show welcomed Alexandra’s arrival on stage, all wondering what ‘Not the finest hour’ would be.

The … Read More

Elliot Steel – Love and Hate Speech 4.5 ****

The adage that the apple never falls far from the tree is certainly applicable in many cases and certainly with Elliot Steel, the son of comedy legend, Mark. However although he claims to be a nepo baby, he is not … Read More

Phil Ellis’s Excellent Comedy Show 5*****

It’s one thing to promise an excellent comedy show in the stark black and white print of the Fringe brochure, but can a performer really bring that bold claim to reality in the dark, musty caverns of The Hive on … Read More

Marc Jennings Away from Here 3.5***

Topics up for discussion in Marc Jenning’s sold-out show include why he’s living at home in his 30s and how it hits different to his 20s and a host of issues familiar to lots of us from communicating with an … Read More