Don’t Panic It’s Challenge Anneka – on the button 4****

A warm welcome awaits the audience in ‘Don’t Panic, It’s Challenge Anneka’, as the bewigged and upbeat Sophie Hunter chats to everyone in the audience and hands out sweets and drinks. Once the show starts, the action transforms into a … Read More

Simon Evans: In the Money 3***

Yes, Mr Evans is exactly as articulate as he sounds on Radio 4, even when talking to the audience and dealing spontaneously with their responses. It’s not achieved – or not solely achieved – by repeated takes.

This is … Read More

The Little Prince – 2**

The Little Prince

‘What is essential is invisible to the eye’ Saint-Exupery tells us in The Little Prince. There was a great deal within this production that was essential to making it a success that was not clearly visible to … Read More

Eurobeat – 4****

Back in 2007 the Fringe sat up and took notice when the then titled ‘Eurobeat Almost Eurovision’ premiered at The Pleasance and was an instant hit. Subsequent tours and also lower key productions have followed. Some 9 years later, it … Read More

Steve Bugeja – Unpronounceable 4****

Okay let’s get the title explained from the off. The surname is pronounced ‘Boojaya’ and has it’s origins in Malta. He opens with this but the show is really about decision making and a love story intertwined throughout his hour. … Read More

Joe’s NYC Bar -4****

Joe’s NYC Bar

Immersive, interactive theatre can seem quite intimidating and a little bit like hard work for an audience member. Not so Joe’s. Here the set-up is that we’re all sitting around a bar (we are, its a real … Read More

24 Hours With Mary Lynn Rajskub -3***

24 Hours With Mary Lynn Rajskub

Although Mary Lynn tells us that she has always been a stand up comic and that her forays into acting (most notably 24) were just brief deviations, she still does not seem quite comfortable … Read More

Meet Fred – 4****

Meet Fred

Fred ‘wakes up’ and discovers he’s a puppet. He is just coming to terms with this terrifying revelation when he meets The Director who tells him that, not only is he a puppet but that he is starring … Read More

Jess Robinson – Impressive 5*****

If ever there is an accurate show title in Fringe 2016 then I haven’t seen it. Jess Robinson has this nailed down. From the get in she and her hugely talented band are on stage as she encourages people to … Read More

Mitch Benn – Don’t Fear the Reaper 4****

Like many comics the last 12 months haven’t been the best for this hugely talented funny man. Benn is a favourite on Radio Four but in my opinion is better live when he can give free flow to his abilities. … Read More