The Essential Tom Stade: 12 Nights Only! 3 Star ***

There is no question that Canadian comic Tom Stade is a good comedian. There is also no doubt that he has a huge following and can do no wrong with them.

There is no doubt that he is hard working … Read More

Devil in the Deck

****

Paul Nathan takes on the persona of Jack Swindle from the American South in this engrossing combination of story- telling and card manipulation magic. Giving atmosphere to the show is the live music composed by John Anaya on guitar. … Read More

Luke Toulson: I Don’t Know How I Feel About My Kids – Free 4 Star ****

Luke Toulson is another ‘big name’ comic who has switched to the Free Fringe this year and the show might be free entry, but the quality of the hour on offer is of a very high standard.

Toulson is not … Read More

Shirley & Shirley: Carnage 5*****

Shirley & Shirley are writer/ performers Joanna Carolan and Pascale Wilson and they are performing their piece de resistance Carnage during Fringe 2013.

From the off these two ladies hit the ground running and the pace of the show never … Read More

1000 Suns

3 stars ***

This post-apocalyptic musical reminded me of a cross between We Will Rock You (the premise) and BioShock (the recorded voices). Unfortunately not much happens. True, there are love stories, parental defiance and a longing for a better … Read More

Armada

1 star *

Okay, good points – Jessa Liversidge who plays the Queen has a lovely voice and Victoria Hayles as Sarah tries really hard with what she has to work with. Also, sometimes the music is slightly too loud … Read More

Guido!

4 stars ****

A camp, satirical telling of the Guy Fawkes story, this is very funny and well put together. The whole show is very well sung and acted and the diction is great – I didn’t miss a word. … Read More

A Theory of Justice:The Musical!

3 stars ***

An interesting concept of time-travelling to meet various philosophers to come up with a theory of justice, with an aim to educate as well as entertain. However it fell down at that first hurdle because unless you … Read More

35mm

5 stars *****

Don’t be put off by the Fringe programme blurb which sounds more like an art exhibition – this is a straightforward song cycle. And as such it is outstanding.

The songs are excellent, the singing by the … Read More

Patrick Monahan Cake Charmer 4 Star ****

Is there a nicer, friendlier comic around at the moment? I can’t think of one. There is always a feel good factor about any show this winner of TV’s Show Me the Funny presents and he has been doing them … Read More