Ballistic 4****

I have to admit I approached the cosy Pleasance This with trepidation on a warm and very soggy August afternoon given the apparent size of the venue and the general dampness of everyone’s clothes in the queue but I needn’t … Read More

AMUSED MOOSE COMEDY’S NEW COMIC AWARD 2017

The prestigious Amused Moose Comedy’s New Comic Award contest which searches out the next big comedy stars from new talent across the UK, is about to kick off for 2017 with entries opening on 1 January. This exciting talent … Read More

Matt Price: Poltroon 4****

I’ve never seen a show derailed so badly and have it turn out to be a thing of beauty and hilarity. Poor Matt had it all in the show I saw: misunderstanders, latecomers (forty-five minutes into a sixty minute show!), … Read More

Sarah Kendall – Shaken 5*****

If there is a more accomplished comedic storyteller at the Fringe this year then I have yet to see them. As she has done of a multitude of years now Ms Kendall weaves jokes and laughs into her one story … Read More

Waves -4****

Waves

Alice Mary Walker’s engaging performance takes us to two vibrant locations; the ocean of Australia’s eastern coast, and the inner world of a young girl, obsessed by the water and its teeming life. However the play starts with … Read More

Amused Moose Comedy Awards Grand Final 2016 5*****

There were around 120 performers who initially entered their 2016 shows into this prestigious competition by submitting a videoed performance which was watched on line by a panel of ‘industry’, to whittle them down to a manageable long list. From … Read More

Carnal Desire – Drama 3/4 Productions 2**

Not quite knowing what to expect, as I guess most of the crowd were too judging by the conversations occurring in the queue prior, what we got in essence was a read through by eight actors, fully clad throughout, of … Read More

Tom Ward – Sex, Snails and Cassette Tapes 3***

The word of Fringe 2016 was often about the debut hour of Tom Ward and how brilliant his show was. Having seen this very likeable comic ‘doing 20’ in London in March I was very keen to see the show … Read More

Shane Todd: Holywood to Hollywood 4****

Born in Holywood, Northern Ireland, Shane Todd has long held the dream of being the town celebrity who switches on the Christmas lights. Despite his comedy fame and film stardom, who hasn’t seen him in the Battle of the Bone? … Read More

Chris Coltrane: Socialist Fun Times 5*****

The world’s a bit bleak at the moment, so Chris Coltrane wants to offer some hope, comfort and comedy to get us all through it. He’s aiming to be the best comedian he can be in order to achieve this … Read More