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Alastair Clark: On The Record – 4****
August 25, 2025 | one4review
Alastair Clark is something of a hero among audiophiles. His show On The Record charts his decade-long stint as Assistant Manager at one of Liverpool’s premier independent record shops — a journey that takes him from coffee-counter rookie to seasoned … Read More
Samantha Day: The Great British Menu (of Petty Complaints) – 4****
August 23, 2025 | one4review
Some Fringe shows lean on glitz, lights, and polish. Samantha Day goes the other way — with a lo-fi, almost game-show format that pits the “immatures” against the “matures” in a battle over life’s tiniest irritations. And it works a … Read More
Dune! The Musical – 5*****
August 23, 2025 | one4review
Frank Herbert’s series of epic sci-fi space opera novels, the Dune series, could graciously be called Lord of the Rings for the type of nerd who prefers Star Trek to Dungeons and Dragons. Most recently, of course, they have been … Read More
Sharon Em: I Know a Guy – 4****
August 21, 2025 | one4review
An ominous warning kicks things off: She’s completely fine. Also, this is not going to be a trauma show. With that, Irish comedian Sharon Em sets the tone for an hour that could easily have leaned heavy but instead sparkles … Read More
1 Date: The Dating Party Game Show – 4.5***
August 20, 2025 | one4review
Set in a spacious venue, the dating party game show is in town and if you want a fun packed hour of mischief, laughs and a possible romantic ending then this is the place to be. Never mind the Botox … Read More
Tim Biglowe: Landlubber 5*****
August 20, 2025 | one4review
In the backroom of a record shop with a café, something hot is brewing — and it’s not just the espresso. Its name is Tim Biglowe. At first glance, he describes himself as the sort of bloke who can get … Read More
Roger O’Sullivan: Fekken 5*****
August 19, 2025 | one4review
Cork-born Roger O’Sullivan has arrived at the Fringe like a debut you didn’t see coming. The road here may have felt like a series of side-quests—every comic knows the trials of just getting to Edinburgh—but once the show begins, it’s … Read More
Michael Porter : Generational Trauma – 5*****
August 18, 2025 | one4review
“Generational Trauma”, is an absolute must-see. Michael Porter and his Irish charm is a joy to watch. He has a wonderful command of the audience, his crowd-work is flawless, and he manages to pick off his hapless targets with … Read More
Matthew McKew : Screws Now Included – 3***
August 18, 2025 | one4review
Matthew McKew is quite a tour de force, after suffering a rather traumatic head injury, and losing the ability to read and write, it’s incredible that he’s now performing his one-man stand-up show, “Screws Now Included”. After losing his … Read More
Phil Cooper : And Such – 3.5* (WIP)
August 18, 2025 | one4review
I enjoy seeing a “Work in Progress” show, seeing what jokes land and what miss the target. I have to say in Phil Cooper’s show “And Such (WIP)”, there are way more hits than misses. Which leads nicely on … Read More
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