Mick Ferry – What’s Going On? 4****

Sorry Mick. You say reviewers always describe you as a Northern comedy circuit comic and that it is lazy. Well maybe. But I think that it is more an attribute that you are a comic who is not flouncy, and … Read More

Croft & Pearce: Give and Take 5*****

There is sketch comedy of various quality throughout the Fringe, some good, some less so and then there is Croft and Pearce. Both Hannah Croft and Fiona Pearce are fine comedy actresses and are able to produce a whole host … Read More

Rachel Parris – Live in Vegas 3***

Comic, actress and singer Rachel Parris is staring in this character driven show as a variety of characters allowing her to showcase her talents and she does succeed.

Initially she acts a front of house staff before appearing as herself … Read More

Pondling Guna Nua 4****

This play written and performed by Genevieve Hulme–Beaman addresses life as a lonely child in Ireland as young Madeleine, maybe an ugly duckling, but in her own mind she’s really a beautiful swan. Spending her time on her grandfather’s farm … Read More

The Comedy Zone 4****

The Comedy Zone is a Fringe institution that gives four up and coming comics the chance to shine in an Edinburgh show that is probably more like a normal comedy gig than most. One compere plus … Read More

Tom Price – Not As Nice As He Looks 3***

Tom Price is a pleasant enough comedian, even if not as nice as he seems, with a pretty funny line of material so why wasn’t the audience and I blown away? It is rather hard to … Read More

Carl Hutchinson- Here’s Me Show 4****

It is always good to see the development of a young comic and the progress made by Carl Hutchinson over the last three Fringes in amazing in my opinion.

In a small … Read More

Lloyd Langford – Old Fashioned 4****

Lloyd Langford may be around 30 years old but inside there is a much older guy it seems and in his none threatening laid back manner he gives a performance that suggests he has a lot … Read More

Dixey: Where Gentlemen are always immaculately undressed 4****

This show really has something for everyone and is immensely entertaining throughout. There were groups of women, groups of men, couples and singles all thoroughly enjoying the show. The show kicked off with the almost naked Tigger the MC appearing … Read More

The Sheriff of Nottingham: A Musical Musing on Middle Management 4****

I love the Fringe, because people come and do things like this: a comic play re-interpreting the Sheriff of Nottingham as a put-upon well-meaning middle manager. With songs and silliness and a management consultant. The downsides: the venue … Read More