Sammy J: 1999

**** 4 stars

I first saw Sammy J in ‘The Forest Of Dreams’ last year, absolutely loved the show and decided to come back for more. ‘Sammy J 1999’ is his 2009 fringe offering.

Picture Sammy 10 years ago, … Read More

Sarah Millican – Typical Woman

***** 5 stars

I was so delighted that Sarah Millican won last years if.comedy newcomers award as her show was excellent, certainly one of my favourites, so was keen to see if this year’s one Typical Woman was up to … Read More

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

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

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

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Life, But Didn’t Care To Ask

* * * 3 stars

As comedy sketch shows go, I thought that was quite well written, although some of the material was possibly a bit long in places and could benefit from some editing.

Four guys, performing without mikes … Read More

Matt Green: Truth & Pleasure

* * * * 4 stars

In 1999, during the ‘Footlights’ Millennium Cruise, we became aware of a young redheaded performer called Matt Green. Over the years Matt has performed at the Fringe in one show or another. This was … Read More

Tom Wrigglesworth’s Open Return Letter

* * * * * 5 stars

I first saw this very tall, big-haired Yorkshire man two Fringes ago as part of a AAA Stand Up show and then saw his debut solo show last year. I very much enjoyed … Read More

Two Left Hands – Another Mouthful

* * * * 4 stars

It was two years ago that I last saw Charlotte Hudson & Leila Hackett, collectively known as Two Left Hands, perform their own brand of sketch comedy so headed on over to see their … Read More