Tom Ward: Anthem 4.5 ****

Tom Ward is an extremely likeable performer, for those starting to flag a little at 10.30pm then ‘Anthem’ is the perfect pick me up. He gets the audience on his side quickly with ‘I say, you say’s and reassurances of … Read More

Josh Glanc: Vrooom Vrooom 4.5****

A full house for a comedian offering non-mainstream comedy is evidence of Josh Glanc’s reputation for delivering quality funny; loads of laughs from a receptive and engaged audience demonstrate the quality of this particular show.

Mr Glanc (soft sss … Read More

Amy Gledhill: The Girl Before The Girl You Marry 5*****

Amy Gledhill is part of an established and experienced double act (also performing at this festival), and her experience is evident in the confidence and facility with which she delivers this delightfully entertaining show. There’s decidedly no evidence … Read More

Larry Dean:- Work in Progress 5*****

It is more than a little unusual for a work in progress to be reviewed, but having spoken to him after the gig, ever amiable Dean was more than happy for this to be done so here we go. With … Read More

Josh Glanc: Glance You For Having Me 4****

Josh Glanc of the soulful puppy-dog eyes presents what looks like a straightforward stand-up/cabaret show, but is which is in fact a gleeful masterclass in manipulating an audience primed by Mr Glanc to be both complicit and utterly willing. Under … Read More

Tania Edwards:- Don’t Mention it 4****

Tania Edwards won The Amused Moose Comedy Award last year and whether it was that accolade, or the fact that she has always been a talented and funny comedian, her shows are packing out even more this year. Ms Edwards … Read More

Luke McQueen: Bad 3***

This is the hottest venue I have ever been in, so Mr McQueen deserves considerable commendation for keeping the audience awake and engaged. He acknowledged the fact the room was a sauna, and this – and his unwavering energy in … Read More

John Kearns: Double Take and Fade Away 4****

John Kearns is such a virtuoso performer that an audience is irrelevant. Some performers (and this is no criticism of those) respond to receptive, enthused, alert audiences and are inspired or goaded to up their game, feed the reciprocal cycle … Read More

Luke Rollason’s Infinite Content 3-and-a-half ***

Luke Rollason is delivered to the stage in a box. He needs to be plugged in before we can access the content. And as with much content on social media, you need to interact in some way – answer the … Read More

Jessica Fostekwe:- Hench 4****

Not being a gym goer, like many, I assume I had to check the definition of the word Hench and found out that it alluded to being strong and muscly… and was usually applied to men. Not really the sort … Read More