Gareth Mutch – Belter 4.5 ****

The Fringe may be deep into week three, but it is still a healthy audience to see Gareth Mutch perform this offering for Fringe 2023, albeit a slightly quiet and reserved one. Mutch bounds onto the stage and immediately he … Read More

Michelle Brasier- Reform 4.5****

When Michelle buys a Pilates Reformer online at a decent price, things start to look a bit suspicious!

To begin with, Michelle meets and greets the audience while the band play some catchy tunes to get everyone feeling the vibe. … Read More

Maggie Widdoes: Stay Big & Go Get Em 4****

Maggie is an American from L.A in California, and the three important feelings throughout her life are Fear, Grief and Horniness.

On arrival, audience members are encouraged to write a secret on a bit of paper and put it in … Read More

Ignacio Lopez – Nine IG Fails 4****

I saw Ignacio Lopez last year for the first time and very much enjoyed his show. This year he’s back with a bigger venue, a new set (work in progress) and an air conditioning unit!

He’s late arriving at … Read More

Dane Baptiste – Bapsquire 4****

It was back in 2014 when I first saw Dane Baptiste, the year he was deservedly nominated for Best Newcomer Award, and I have seen him a couple of times since. He hasn’t been at the Fringe for 5 years … Read More

Murder, She Didn’t Write 4****

Murder mystery improv developed solely on audience suggestion. Nothing like the suggestive link with a popular 80s crime solving author. Really funny and imaginative creations. The audience made it rather difficult today however the cast did not disappoint.

Todays … Read More

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Sista Flo 2.0 4****

This chatty-lady Nurse Georgie is a hoot and can create some proper giggles over much needed uncomfortable procedures. When I am not writing reviews, I am a nurse – a Clinical Educator and I therefore will be coming from a … Read More

Comedy reserve at the courtyard 4****

The second selection of new, up coming comedy acts. This is the first year the Pleasance has had two comedy reserves and the acts here are different from the reserve at the Dome.

The host Micah Hall. Really chilled … Read More

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet 4****

Shortened version of a Shakespeare classic, Romeo and Juliet, with a twist. Part rehearsed, part improv show with plenty laughs. The wild card being – one cast member is encouraged to drink as much alcohol as they can before and … Read More

101 Psychos: Mentally Ill Folks Telling Jokes. Happy people not welcome – 3.5***

Comedy show, part of the Free Fringe, showcasing a selection of comedians with diagnosed mental health conditions. They bravely discuss their condition, how it affects them daily but making it fun to listen to.

The compère, Moni Zhang, was … Read More