Kate Lucas:- Whatever Happened to Kate Lucas 3***

On a particularly dull Tuesday afternoon, musical comedian Kate Lucas thought she was moments from death, but spoiler alert, she wasn’t, ‘cause she is definitely alive and kicking performing her debut Fringe show, inspired by events as the dying thoughts … Read More

Tez Ilyas: Made in Britain 4****

Tez provides a really good hour of entertainment. There are lots of amusing anecdotes, many around his Pakistani heritage, his family and religion. He talks about his arranged marriage and his love life, with his tinder story differing from the … Read More

Nish Kumar: Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Unless You Shout the Words Real Loud 5*****

Nish starts his show by telling the audience a bit about himself, his Indian heritage and problems associated with it. He’s self-deprecating about his adolescent years and his unsuccessful attempts to be cool. He thought going to concerts on his … Read More

Johnny Cochrane: Appeal 3***

This is Johnny Cochrane’s Fringe Debut in which he reckons he has discovered the formula for the perfect comedy show. He certainly has a wide appeal with charisma and relaxed style of delivery.

The show starts with apparent backstage … Read More

Neil Henry Mindwangler 4****

I first became aware of Neil Henry during Fringe 2015 when I went to his show not really expecting to have a good time, and magician/illusionist/mind reading shows are not my thing. I left being blown away at the undoubted … Read More

Giant Leap: Comedians’ Theatre Company 4****

It’s 1969. Nixon needs publicity to detract from Vietnam. What better way than to fulfil JFK’s promise to put a man on the moon, one way or another. In a bunker somewhere in the USA a group of individuals are … Read More

Chris Stokes: Altruism in Birds 3***

Chis Stokes has had a very bad year or so. He has gone through a divorce, a breakdown and has even given up comedy for a while, driving a van for an animal charity to make … Read More

Nathan Caton: Straight out of Middlesex 4***

There is no doubt in my mind that Nathan Caton is a funny guy and comes across as a nice one too. He is adept at his crowd work and on the night I saw this … Read More

Cinder-Ella 4****

Cinder-Ella brings to life the well known story of Cinderella, using beautifully made puppets, and a Grandfather as the narrator. The show begins with the baby Ella, and as her grandfather begins tidying up, the story of Cinderella unfolds.

The … Read More

Stephen Bailey: Should’ve been a Popstar 4****

I don’t know if Stephen Bailey should have been a pop star. I haven’t heard him sing. I think he is doing a bit more than alright in his career as a stand-up comedian, and judging by the way … Read More