Christopher Macarthur-Boyd – The Boyd With The Thorn in His Side 3***

I guess this may have not been the ideal gig to see Christopher Macarthur- Boyd really perform at his best as there were a number of things against him, some won’t change, and others could His venue is a nice … Read More

Jo Caulfield Older, Wiser, Smarter, Meaner 5*****

Jo Caulfield has been a mainstay of the comedy world for a while now and her shows are always amongst the first to be on the sell-out boards as it is a sure fire certainty that each one will be … Read More

Carol Cates Lady Carol 3***

Back in 2009 Carol Cates as Lady Carol first came to my attention and blew me away. I have subsequently seen her perform quite a few times and felt she had a niche in the market that nobody got close … Read More

Ellie Taylor This Guy. 4****

Ellie Taylor arrives on stage and immediately engages the audience with her enthusiasm. Announcing that this is her first audience at the Fringe where they have actually paid money to see her. Having previously only played the Free Fringe.

She … Read More

Paul Sinha – Shout Out To My Ex 5*****

To many I suppose the name Paul Sinha came to their attention when he became a Chaser on ITV’s teatime quiz The Chase. I first saw him in Fringe 2009 and was struck then by the comedic talents he possessed, … Read More

Seymour Mace’s Magical Sh*tcakes from Heaven 4****

Whatever you think a Fringe show should be like then maybe think again when attending any by Seymour Mace. The extremely funny Geordie doesn’t play by any rules except his own, and he has got down how to appeal to … Read More

Immigrant Diaries – Sajeela Kershi and Guests 4****

A lot of Fringe show titles leave you guessing as to what they are about. Not Immigrant Diaries, it certainly lives up to what it says on the tin. It is an hour spent with a selection of performers from … Read More

Tom Houghton – Class Half Empty 5*****

I had seen Tom Houghton a few times in his previous role as part of the Noise Next Door so knew the guy had a fair bit of talent but stand-up is another thing. Could he cut it? Could he? … Read More

Jan Ravens – Difficult Woman 4****

The sold-out house attending this gig were probably slightly more senior than the average one during the Fringe, probably something to do with Jan Ravens being renowned for many years as a quality impressionist especially as seen and heard on … Read More

The Noise Next Door – The Really, Really Good Afternoon Show 4****

A slightly abridged Noise Next Door, one of the Toms has left, have been doing what they have been doing for almost a decade. They create a family friendly afternoon improv show that is just as enjoyable for parents as … Read More