one4review | On 03, Sep 2026

Pleasance Comedy Reserve ★★★★ Pleasance Dome

Pleasance Comedy Reserve has a well-earned reputation for spotting breakthrough talent, and this year’s four comedians certainly suggest the tradition continues.

Laura Walsh comperes energetically, warming the audience with amusing stories, including about three tapas restaurants in her hometown that sell no Spanish food.

Low-energy Eli Hart charms us with his theory that he would make an excellent Grim Reaper, observations about men in their 30s sticking loyally with the same friends, and a wonderfully vivid tale involving a sleeping breastfeeding mother in a cafe.

Ciara O’Connor boasts she loves lying, leaving us wondering whether anything she tells us is true, including whether she did meet her partner while attending a boys’ school.

Roman Harris brings dynamic energy and some excellent standup. He involves us enthusiastically as a Pastor, before roaming backstage and suddenly appearing behind us, which leads into an hilarious story of losing his dad in IKEA. A lively, accomplished showcase with plenty of genuine laughter and promise.
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Reviewed by HJ
20.20 to 21.20
Pleasance Jack Dome
Until 31st August