David Trent – Spontaneous Comedian.

3 Star

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If ever there was a misnomer of a show title to describe the content then his has to be up with the best.

Spontaneous is certainly not a word that can be applied without irony to this … Read More

McNeil and Pamphilon

3 Star

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Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon are male sketch comedy duo  who have been around for a year or two now and obviously are confident in their approach to this medium.

Unlike a lot of their genre they … Read More

Activism is Fun

****

This is not standard political comedy, where politicians are lampooned for ill-thought and highly publicised remarks or generally-disliked policies are picked over in finer detail. This is activism for beginners: learn about a subject, question it and get involved. … Read More

Coalition

4 Star

****

The concept of politics and comedy can be a successful one as a number of explorations have taken place over the years and in this new production by Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky all the players are … Read More

Barry Castagnola in Where’s Barry

4 Star

****

Fringe veteran Barry Castagnola has always been a funny character comedian who has a novel and inventive use of VT in his productions and this show is no exception, in fact it is better than ever.

At … Read More

Laughing Horse’s Funny Fillies featuring Sajeela Kershi

4 Star

**** 

The room my have changed at the aptly titled White Horse pub, which is the stable for these fillies to perform but the ethos of the show remains constant. This hour is a relaxed showcase of some … Read More

Al Pitcher – Tiny Triumphs

4 Star

**** 

Although born in the UK and living in Sweden, I always classed nice guy comedian Al Pitcher as a Kiwi. He has been away from the Fringe for a while so it was good to see him … Read More

Set List: Stand Up Without a Net

4 Star

**** 

The principal of this cult show is simple, the execution is far from that.

The idea is that top comics from across the Fringe are invited to pit their comedy brains by seamlessly and spontaneously delivering a … Read More

Laura Levites:- American Girlfriend

5 Star

*****

If anyone could cast aspersions as to the value of free shows at the Fringe then I would have to point you to this show as an example of all that is good.

Laura Levites is a … Read More

Amused Moose Comedy Awards Final

5 Stars

*****

Okay there are a few competitions around for aspiring comics and I’m sure each and everyone is well worth their while, but for me the format that Hils Jago, promoter and the founder of Amused Moose, has … Read More