Beauty & The Beast – The Panto – Stagedoor Entertainment (Porty Panto) 4****

I love a good Panto, oh no I don’t, oh yes I do!! And let me tell you this is a very good one. At Portobello Town Hall a near packed crowd were entertained by a stellar cast and a … Read More

The Fifth Elephant : Pleasance Theatre 7th December 4****

Terry Pratchett’s The Fifth Elephant is another chapter in his opus Discworld/City Watch legacy. The plot involved Commander Vimes, sent to Uberwald on a diplomatic mission. With his merry band of misfits he must navigate the theft of the sacred … Read More

Kerris : Getting On. 30th November 4****

North Tyneside stand up Kerris Gibson, as part of Newcastle Stand’s New Direction season premiers a new hour show. The stage is set out like a low-key backstage comedy venue. Kerris is having 99 problems – technology is against her, … Read More

Nicola Mantalios: Scathed -30th November 5 *****

Fresh from winning the prestigious Funny Women Stage Award, Nicola Mantalios brings her new show home to Newcastle. Right from the off, with the stage awash in a deep red glow, it feels different to the usual stand up that … Read More

Sarah Bradley – Just Like Other Girls. Gael and Grain, 15th Nov. 4 ****

New Zealand-born comedian Sarah Bradley brings her part-TED-talk, part-autobiographical, well-received Edinburgh Fringe show to Glasgow. Before the main event, we are treated to the stylings of another Glasgow act, Ifrah Qureshi, who delivers a short set dealing with life as … Read More

Bob Dylan : Glasgow SEC Armadillo 17th November 2 1/2 **.

Bob Dylan : Glasgow SEC Armadillo 17th November 2.5 **

Dylan strides onto the stage, full of energy, heading straight for his piano. His Rough and Rowdy band—Charlie Sexton, Bob Britt, Donnie Herron, Tony Garnier, and Matt Chamberlain—are already set, … Read More

Cirqulation: Journey 4****

Photo courtesy of Chantal Guevara Photography

Cirqulation is Scotland’s travelling contemporary circus ensemble, offering a vibrant and thrilling showcase of theatrical circus acts performed by some of the country’s most talented artists. Each performance features a guest act from the … Read More

Comedy Cellar – Canon’s Gait – 9th October 4.5****

I’ve become a bit of a regular here at The Comedy Cellar in Canon’s Gait Bar, and tonight’s line up offered something for everyone.  Bob Graham was our host for the evening and he did a cracking job, opening up … Read More

Comedy Cellar – The Good, the Bad and the Irish 5*****

After seeing some acts during the Fringe at Canons Gait Bar, Comedy Cellar,  I was keen to see how this venue would Stand Up after all the crowds had gone, and I was pleasantly surprised and very impressed by the standard … Read More

The Best of So You Think You’re Funny – 4****

These showcase events can sometimes be a bit hit ‘n’ miss, however “The Best of So You Think You’re Funny”, was definitely a big hit!  Treated to the delights of 3 fairly new stand-up comedians, each with a very different … Read More