Francis Breen: White 3***

August 15, 2023 | one4review

One of the Alternative Comedy Memorial Society’s permitted heckles is “we appreciated what you’re trying to do!”, and another is “encourage!”, both of which I would like to shout sincerely at Mr Breen’s firmly alternative show, which needs his audience to … Read More

Matt Price: As Seen on CCTV 4****

August 9, 2023 | one4review

Matt Price achieves exactly what he sets out to in this lovely hour: tell us a story about something that’s happened to him, and make us care about it. After some housekeeping and sorting out the seating arrangements, explaining the … Read More

Madeleine Hamilton: Piping Hot 3.5***

August 5, 2023 | one4review

With her laid back Texas drawl and sparkly eyeshadow, Ms Hamilton is perhaps not who you’d be expecting to march on stage playing the bagpipes, as she herself acknowledges. But she can play them, and she’s qualified to lead us … Read More

Alex Franklin: Dinosaurusesuses 4****

August 22, 2022 | one4review

Alex Franklin plays to their strengths, which are: being entirely comfortable on stage, not worrying about jokes that only light up a small section of the audience (the section changes so we all get something), and a mind that doesn’t … Read More

Jasmin Gleeson: Razzmajazz 4****

August 19, 2022 | one4review

This is a work in progress show, and perhaps that means the pressure’s off and Ms Gleeson can be relaxed and bouncy and quirky and have some fun. The four stars this show is getting are for its current form, … Read More

Mat Ewins: Actually can I have eight tickets please 4****

August 18, 2019 | one4review

Mat Ewins fans, don’t be fooled by the distinguished grey haired gent pictured in the programme. It’s just a picture from shutterstock, he’s very much here with his signature brand of silly and oft distasteful homemade games and videos. He’s … Read More