Kanpur:1857 5*****

There are few performances I can think of which start with a more powerful image than a frightened prisoner strapped to the mouth of a cannon, waiting for it to fire and this is exactly how Kanpur: 1857 begins. A … Read More

44 Minutes 4****

This show is a thriller theatre production performed by 4 professional actors in a small, caged venue which is brilliantly part of the show. The staging was minimal but brings the audience into the intense atmosphere that the show intends … Read More

Day of the Locust 4****

A one-person adaptation of Nathanael West’s 1930s novel of the same name follows Tod Hackett, a struggling artist in Hollywood who becomes disillusioned with the pull of the fickle movie rat race. He falls for wannabe actress Faye Greener and … Read More

Graham Barrie — Help!! My Baby’s Not Goth 4****

Graham Barrie has, like any parent with a young child growing up, all the same things in common. Protection, love and hope that they will follow in his parents’ footsteps. What do they want for them? To be a teacher, … Read More

Bob Graham – Tap-dancing On A Sinking Ship 3 ½ ***

It is always a shame that a performer, who has obviously worked hard on their Fringe Show has a small audience, most of which are English, nothing racist here, just would they ‘get’ some of the local references, but this … Read More

One Man Musical – Flo and Joan 4½ ****

Having had successful runs both in Edinburgh and London this delightful show, written by Nicola and Rosie Dempsey, aka Flo and Joan have brought it back to the Fringe this year , as before, it is selling out daily. Edward … Read More

Stevie Nicks – The Gypsy That I Was 5*****

Californian Maddi Fraser enters with the looks of an optimised Stevie Nicks for the era of 1978/79, and the persona to match in The Gypsy That I Was. It’s a classic look, often imitated but rarely perfected: lace, jewellery and … Read More

Manic 4****

Manic is written, directed and performed entirely by Roxana Baldovin, it’s a one-woman comedy, cabaret and burlesque show all rolled into one, but what is the meaning of manic, well in simple terms it’s to be alive with pleasure!

The … Read More

5 Comedians Do Comedy and Karaoke – 3***

Rachel Jackson acts as host for what promises to be a winner for me, showcasing 2 of my favourite things in the show, “5 Comedians Do Comedy and Karaoke”.

There’s an amateurish charm, and it feels rather unrehearsed at times … Read More

Colman Hayes – Don’t Make A Fuss – 4.5****

Since I first saw Colman Hayes perform at The Fringe in his show, The Best Man, I was instantly hooked on his sense of humour and comedic style. In his new show, “Don’t Make A Fuss”, we see a darker … Read More