Terry Alderton: All Crazy Now 2**

As a newcomer to Terry Alderton’s work, I should have paid more attention to the title of the show. It was crazy, random, and at times, hard to follow.

Alderton is the sort of act that’s very full-on. The front … Read More

Tom Stade: I Swear 3***

Tom Stade is a big, loud presence, even in a room as large as the Gilded Balloon’s Debating Hall. He may not have filled all the seats, but he easily filled the space on stage with his high energy constant … Read More

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show 4****

The long table full of science equipment, some covered up, bodes well for an interesting show. But will it also be exciting throughout? Will it genuinely be spectacular?

The answer is of course, yes. Mark Thompson says his aim is … Read More

Kid/Dub 5*****

Kid/Dub is the children’s version of the highly successful Hot Dub Time Machine. This version has the same features as the original – DJ, music ranging from the 1950s to present day, large screen, props. The only difference with Kid/Dub … Read More

Christopher Macarthur-Boyd – The Boyd With The Thorn in His Side 3***

I guess this may have not been the ideal gig to see Christopher Macarthur- Boyd really perform at his best as there were a number of things against him, some won’t change, and others could His venue is a nice … Read More

Tom Houghton – Class Half Empty 5*****

I had seen Tom Houghton a few times in his previous role as part of the Noise Next Door so knew the guy had a fair bit of talent but stand-up is another thing. Could he cut it? Could he? … Read More

Jan Ravens – Difficult Woman 4****

The sold-out house attending this gig were probably slightly more senior than the average one during the Fringe, probably something to do with Jan Ravens being renowned for many years as a quality impressionist especially as seen and heard on … Read More

The Noise Next Door – The Really, Really Good Afternoon Show 4****

A slightly abridged Noise Next Door, one of the Toms has left, have been doing what they have been doing for almost a decade. They create a family friendly afternoon improv show that is just as enjoyable for parents as … Read More

Juliette Burton – Butterfly Effect 4****

The Butterfly effect is a term out of chaos theory that a small action can have major effects elsewhere at a later time, and is aptly coined for Juliette Burton’s latest offering. Now it is no secret that Ms Burton … Read More

Eshaan Akbar: Not for Prophet 3***

Eshaan Akbar is certainly a man used to dilemmas. His parents are respectively Pakistani and Bangladeshi whose family were caught up in the 1947 separatism and constantly berate each other’s nationality, his father is old school Labour and his Thatcherite … Read More