Suzy Bennett: Gumption! 4****

Okay I now think I have found the official hottest venue ever, the black cupboard, well it’s hardly bigger, with a low roof and when the excess of thirty people are packed in… it’s unbearable, but no one leaves, all … Read More

Ian Fox – Shutter Monkey (A Comedy Show With Pictures) 3***

The premise of this show is good: a slide show of Ian’s photos accompanied by his commentary. There’s huge potential for comedy in that, especially given Ian’s previous profession as a photographer and that one of his subject … Read More

Andrew Bridge: AART 2**

This is alternative comedy: it’s advertised as a workshop. It definitely felt like a workshop: venue not conducive to the activity at hand, workshop leader armed with a sheaf of notes and worksheets, and waiting for the stragglers … Read More

Dyspraxia and Politics: The Two Sides to Don Biswas 3***

Don Biswas’ show title is entirely accurate: this show is about dyspraxia (which Don has) and his politics, which, as he says, have been influenced by his experience of living with dyspraxia. It’s conventional stand-up and remains faithful to the … Read More

Helen Duff: Smasher – Free 3***

This show is going to appeal to a particular audience, and that is probably those who are comfortable with the more anarchic end of the comedy spectrum. One person in the audience (though only one) looked decidedly non-plussed … Read More

Return of the Danish Bagpipe Comedian 3***

Claus Reiss is a genial character, at ease with the audience, his comedy and his bagpipes, mixing his skills with all three to present a pleasant not-quite hour. His comedy is fairly bagpipe based, both talking about them … Read More

MommAutism – A Love Story 3***

This was a really interesting and genuinely fascinating show. Jennifer Belander’s son has autism, and this show aims to explain a bit about it as well as being funny. It’s quite successful at both of those, though is definitely stronger … Read More

Girl on Fire – Abbie Murphy 4 ****

This is a delightful piece of light hearted comedy drama that is staged in the bedroom of young Essex girl Stephanie and is an insight into the mysterious ways of fake-tanning, selfie taking, wanna be famous … Read More

Ellie Taylor Elliementary 4****

Ellie Taylor is a onetime model from Essex, don’t judge no airhead here, Miss Taylor is a very clever and lucid comedian who you may have seen on TV a couple … Read More

Bench Bites

****

Bench Bites presents a day in the life of a bench, told through brief sketches of interactions between an array of well-drawn characters who remain on the entirely believable side of caricature.

This is a … Read More