The Abi Roberts Experience

* * * 3 stars

From the Fringe adverts and her flyer somehow I was expecting a little more from Ms Roberts. I love and admire those who can do vocal gymnastics and although there is no doubt Ms Roberts … Read More

Alistair Barrie – Happiness

* * * * 4 stars

I hadn’t seen Alistair Barrie until earlier this year when he played at the Stand Comedy Club and just blew me away, so I was delighted to see he was back at the Fringe … Read More

Andy and Mike’s … Big Box of Bananas

* * * * 4 stars

CBBC shows brought live to your local fringe venue courtesy of CBBC TV presenter Andy Day and his comedy partner Mike James.  Andy and Mike welcome us to their house where we help solve … Read More

Becoming Marilyn

* * * * * 5 stars

On stage we see the late grate phenomenon that is Marilyn Monroe. As we get to know this Icon we see more and more of Norma Jean. The question is could one ever … Read More

Faust In The Box

* * * * 4 stars

Looking like most peoples vision of a mime artiste, all in black with a white painted face, Bridge Markland, who is apparently a Berlin transformation artist, performs Goethe’s “Faust”.

We have a giant box … Read More

Flanders & Swann: A Brand Gnew Aftergnoon

* * * * 4 stars

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

Geraldine Quinn: Hex and the City

* * * 3 stars

Australian redhead Geraldine Quinn is a performer I have seen for a few years now, with the exception of last year.  When I saw she was back in town this year I wanted to witness … Read More

Gordon Southern: The Unofficial Annual 2009

* * * * 4 stars

I first saw Gordon Southern three years ago when he seemed to be in everything, plays, showcases and his own show and although I hadn’t witnessed him before enjoyed his performance in all. The … Read More

Go To Gaza, Drink The Sea

* * * * * 5 stars

To be perfectly honest had it not been for the Guy Masterson name attached to this production it would not have made my Fringe viewing list.  With this subject matter my first thought … Read More

Marcus Brigstocke: God Collar

* * * * 4 stars

I have seen Marcus Brigstocke on the TV for years now and always thought him to be a very clever, obviously well educated, middle class comedian and now having seen him live I can … Read More