TAO – Samurai Magical Drumming

* * * * * 5 stars

Perhaps 11 people playing drums, flutes, horns and cymbals, with one or two other percussion instruments added just for a variety may not seem like a great Fringe show to you but it … Read More

Rat Pack – Live

**** 4 stars

Geoff and I love our music as much as we enjoy our comedy and since I have always loved Sammy Davis Junior I was looking forward to my second Hartshorn-Hook Production of this Fringe, having already seen Treasure … Read More

David Benson sings Noel Coward

**** 4 stars

Over the years that I have seen David Benson’s Fringe shows, they have been marked by style and stage presence. This show featuring a pleasing mix of Noel Coward’s songs is no exception.

David Benson’s voice … Read More

Air Alba

When we, the audience, entered the cosy room that is the Downstairs Bar of the Royal Oak Lounge, we were warmly welcomed by Nancy Nicolson of Air Alba. Nancy has made and still continues to make a significant contribution … Read More

Antonio Forcione  –  Al Dente!

I was introduced to Antonio Forcione through the brilliant comedian Boothby Graffoe during the ‘What Italian’ tour. Strangely enough introduced on stage by self same Boothby but I’m not sure what he meant by saying Antonio’s hands are like … Read More

Camille O’Sullivan:  The Dark Angel

Okay let’s get the confession out of the way to start with. I think Camille O’Sullivan is one of the best performers of her genre, Ever. And I have done so since the very first time I laid eyes … Read More

David Benson sings Noel Coward

Over the years that I have seen David Benson’s Fringe shows, they have been marked by style and stage presence. This show featuring a pleasing mix of Noel Coward’s songs is no exception. David Benson’s voice and delivery suit … Read More

Dean Friedman  –  In Concert

In or around 1978 I first heard an American singer songwriter perform ‘Ariel’, although not even making it in to the Guinness book of British Hit Singles, it started my love affair with the music of Dean Friedman. It … Read More

Flanders & Swann: A Brand Gnew Aftergnoon

Flanders & Swann:  Once again I allowed the genteel side of me appear spending time in the company of Flanders and Swann with their new show ‘A Brand Gnew AfterGnoon’. Tim  FitzHigham as Flanders and Alex Silverman as Swann … Read More

Gavin Osborn – Meeting your heroes 

 – Meeting your heroes The introduction to Gavin Osborn’s show may have worried some audiences – it isn’t usually a promising start when the performer on stage tells you he has done very little preparation for his show. However, … Read More