Luke Wright Essex Lion 5 Star *****

Luke Wright Essex Lion 5 Star *****

Now I have to admit that performance poetry is not one of my first choices in selecting a fringe show to see, but I am always willing to make an exception when it … Read More

Bridget Christie: A Bic for Her – 5 Stars *****

At some point in the not-too-distant past, the pen manufacturer Bic decided that the best thing they could do for the advancement of women was to provide them with a far more suitable biro for their everyday jotting down needs. … Read More

Seann Walsh: The Lie-in King 5 Stars *****

There’s a point in Walsh’s show where he pokes fun at the comedians he’ll catch sight of as he scrolls through the Sky channels – Michael McIntyes, Kevin Bridges, you know the ones. Of course what he doesn’t mention is … Read More

Michael Legge Free WiFi 4 Stars ****

Entering to the appropriate Rocky theme music, Northern Ireland born comic Michael Legge shouts out questions rapid style, spurning the use of a mic and generally establishing the demeanour of not being a happy chappy. He questions why be happy, … Read More

Zoe Lyons – Pop-Up Comic 4 star ****

Zoe Lyons is a comic that has been popping up at the Fringe regularly for quite a few years now as well as always being on the road which is the starting point for section of observational material about the … Read More

My Brother The Robot 5*****

Brought to us by Tall Stories, this is another absolute triumph on their behalf, their previous offerings have included The Gruffalo, Room on The Broom and The Snail and the Whale, so the benchmark was high. They did not disappoint, … Read More

Nish Kumar – Nish Kumar is a Comedian 4 Star ****

Nish Kumar is a comedian. No doubt about that in my opinion but what happens when someone steals his last year’s publicity shot and turns it into a meme, which for those like me unaware of the term is a … Read More

Sam Rose in the Shadows 5*****

This was a beautiful story, told through, song, narrative and simple yet stunning puppetry. The cast were engaging and had the audience transfixed from the very start.

It is the story of Sam Rose and his box of sad things … Read More

Cinderella and The Flower Fairies 4****

Brought to us by the Burklyn Youth Ballet, this is the classic tale of Cinderella and is a perfect introduction to ballet performances for the young audience, although some of the younger members of the audience did seem to be … Read More

BLAM!

*****

Danish company Neander takes physical theatre to a spectacular high level of athletic and inventive performance. On entering the auditorium we see four guys working away at their computers in a large, open space office but separated into individual … Read More