Sophie Duker – But Daddy I Love Her 4****

I had often seen Sophie Duker on TV but this was my first time seeing her live. There was a buzz in the sell-out Pleasance Cabaret Bar as Duker, clad in electric blue, danced around the aisles, joshing with the … Read More

Melanie Bracewell Attack of the Melanie Bracewell 4.5****

Melanie Bracewell, star of taskmaster New Zealand is a Kiwi with bags of talent. The 6ft 2” comedian isn’t hard to miss but not because of her height, her natural talent is there to see.

She begins her performance about … Read More

Anna Akana : It Gets Darker 4.5****

As the title suggests the theme and topics covered are not easy to put across within a stand up comedy show. There are a number of shows at the Fringe this year that are presented under the comedy umbrella but … Read More

I Really Do Think This Will Change Your Life – 4****

This play, written and performed by Emma-Louise Howell, starts at breakneck speed and never loses momentum. We are treated at the outset to a hilarious tale of our heroine Belles, working as a child’s entertainer, dressed as Elsa from Frozen … Read More

Hold On To Your Butts – 5*****

There is no denying the cultural impact of the original Jurassic Park, as titanic as any T-Rex. But the movie is so long, who has time to watch it again? We need a better solution. And that solution is provided … Read More

Spy Movie: The Play! – 3***

The idea for this show instantly attracted me – a frustrated screenwriter, lacking the funding to turn their proposed big-budget blockbuster Bond-alike movie off the ground is only able to get enough money to make it as a play to … Read More

Showstopper! The improvised musical 5*****

This is the 15th year of Showstoppers! at the Fringe. On previous years we have not seen this as my 12 year old reviewer is not keen on musicals. This year however we thought we’d give it a try and … Read More

Jack Skipper : Skint 4.5****

Jack Skipper is a former carpet fitter from South London turned full time comedian. He references the title of his show. It seems that his new found success and fame has not yet quite transferred into material wealth. But with … Read More

Emma Holland 4****

I received an extra content warning email a bit before the show, and while some of Emma Holland’s material did poke at the limits of what some might find funny in a spirit of fun and subversion, it’s nothing like … Read More

Pete Heat- Bogus 4****

Pete Heat is a tall comedy magician with a unique style of his own, literally! My perception of a magician has always been a clean-cut, well-dressed individual wearing a white shirt, black jacket and hat, but that’s not Pete! His … Read More