The Tree and Her Tale – 3***

The Tree and Her Tale is a charming production that explores the relationship between stories and their owners, friendship, and change. The show is a mix of shadow puppetry, spoken word, and visual storytelling techniques. The room has chairs and … 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

Justin Moorhouse : The Greatest Performance Of My Life 4.5****

Justin Moorhouse is your archetypal traditional mass appeal stand up. He is northern, he’s loud, and he’s naturally, effortlessly funny. What’s not to like?

Within the first few minutes of his hour long stand up, at the Cabaret Bar, he … 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

An Evening Without Kate Bush 4.5****

Sarah-Louise Young delivers an outstanding tribute to the musical icon Kate Bush. She immerses the audience in Bush’s world through her captivating performance of song, dance, and theatrical movements, all signature elements of Bush’s style.

From the very beginning, Young … 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

John Hegley: Do Horses Have Teeth, Sir? 4****

John Hegley is a master of his craft. You would expect this, given the length of his career, and his commitment to that craft, but his verve and uncomplicated delight in what he does are perhaps less assumed. Mr Hegley … Read More

Zoe Brownstone: A Bite Of Yours 3***

Zoe Brownstone is a self-described hopeless romantic, having grown-up in the 90s golden age of rom-coms, and she’s been searching for her own happy ending. Technically solid and well delivered, this show would perhaps benefit from a bit of refinement … Read More