Jo Caulfield – Pearls Before Swine 4.5 ****

For more than a decade now each Fringe I make a point of going to see Jo Caulfield’s latest show. Why so regularly one might ask? The answer is simple, it guarantees a high quality hour, of laughter packed material … Read More

Natasha Pearl Hansen: The Right Amount of Wrong 3***

Natasha Pearl Hansen is a sassy performer with masses of energy. I got the feeling that Natasha Pearl could bring that energy whatever the audience – she certainly did today – but she’ll really sparkle in front of one that … Read More

Who Told You To Be Small 4****

This show is an example of why the Fringe is wonderful (the show is wonderful too).

Visual art isn’t really my thing. I can look at a painting and appreciate the technical skill, but I don’t really get much … Read More

Mitch Benn – The World’s Cleverest Idiot 4.5****

Something like 30 years ago I first encountered Mitch Benn, then a young graduate performing hilarious monologues interspersed with self-written satirical songs. Even back then you could tell he would go far, and he certainly did, being a mainstay on … Read More

Marjolein Robertson – O 4.5****

This emerging star from Shetland, Marjolein Robertson, presented the first part of what will become a trilogy, Marj to great acclaim, it was Panel Nominated, and part 2, O, is her offering for 2024. Don’t worry if you didn’t see … Read More

Josephine Lacey : Autism Mama 4****

So the show can be described as educational and there are balloons but this is no children’s show. I repeat; this show is not for children.

This is a funny show in part but it is more of a Ted … Read More

Henry Rowley : Just Literally 4.5****

To say that twenty six year old Henry Rowley is a Tik Tok sensation is actually an understatement. He has 1.3 million followers. Oh and over 450K on Instagram. Henry’s demographic is in evidence tonight in the sold out cosy … Read More

Trygve Wakenshaw: Silly Little Things 5*****

An almost full house of people who know what they are there for and a performer willing and capable of giving it to them is an electric thing. A comedy show which moves you to tears (of laughter or sorrow, … Read More

Harriet Dyer: Skin 3***

Harriet Dyer is a delightful comedian with a mind that bounces around like a pin ball, and the elements of the show where she reins it in enough to stay on track are till entertaining, but missing a little of … Read More

The Balls of Philadelphia 3***

The description of Danielle Solof’s show in the Fringe guide is one of the most accurate I’ve seen: this show delivers exactly what it says on the tin / in the Programme. This review is unlikely to improve on that … Read More