The Grumpy Magicians Present: If All Else Fails, Read The Instructions 4 ****

Part of the PBH free fringe, you’re not sure what to expect. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this show. The two ‘grumpy magicians’ are Paul and John who combine magic and comedy into a really … Read More

Arron Jones: Rockstar Magician 4****

Arron Jones is The Rockstar Magician. At The Voidoo Rooms Ballroom we were whipped up into a frenzy by this young lad from Sheffield. Supported by his roadie, Al Clark, he delivered a fine perfomance full of trickery, slight of … Read More

A Show For Gareth Richards 5*****

Without any shadow of doubt this show warrants 5 stars, not just because of the big name comedians who are eager to perform at these daily fundraisers for Gareth Richards’ children, but also due to the generosity of the audiences … Read More

Ross McGrane: Get Rich or Cry Trying 3***

This is a work in progress show from a first time Fringe performer, albeit he’s clearly got stacks of experience from doing comedy everywhere apart from the Fringe. As a first solo show, and a work in progress, this isn’t … Read More

Hatty Ashdown: The Worry Drawer 2.5**

Hatty’s assistant, Trina, does a lovely job of introducing the immediately likeable Hatty Ashdown on to the stage, and Hatty fully embraced the rock-and-roll lifestyle of a free Fringe performer to give as many of the audience as she could … Read More

Ali Brice: I tried to be funny, but you weren’t looking 3***

Ali Brice starts out strong and silly with some lovely clowning around a Venetian blind. The show is a heartfelt account of his experience of trying to take his life three years ago by overdose and his subsequent experiences of … Read More

Sarah Southern: Scandalous 3***

Ms Southern was wrongfully embroiled in a political scandal and splashed across newspaper front pages. After ten years and a lot of negative impact on her life, Ms Southern presents this show recounting her experience. And it’s fascinating to hear … Read More

Laura McMahon, One of the Gals 3***

This show is a bit of a chaotic shambles, through Ms McMahon herself is a delight. Some of the shambles is the venue: adjacent hand dryers, the facility for latecomers to wander in, the seats in odd places, and the … Read More

When Trolls Try to Eat Your Goldfish – 4****

Dommy B is a storyteller, and although you can buy a number of his books, including this tale, it is well worth experiencing him live.

This is a story of family, of caring for animals, and of bravery – both … Read More

Nick Doody: I Will Milk You 5*****

Nick has seriously good writing credentials, his many TV and radio credits include 8/10 cats, the Now Show , bigpedia to name just some of his extensive catalogue. . He has been performing stand-up at the fringe since 2006. This … Read More