Tom Binns is Ian D Montfort: Psychic Fayre – 4****

On the way into the show, everyone gets a card to write down a secret and their questions for a psychic. These are then collected in and a few secrets revealed throughout the show.

A sceptic is found, labelled, and … Read More

Neil Delamere – Smart Bomb 5 Stars *****

I think the seam of talent that appears to be in Eire is one of the most fertile on the planet and up there with the best is Neil Delamere.

There are no frills with his show this year just … Read More

Gusset Grippers – 3***

This is not a title designed to appeal to a male audience, but there were some there, although the room was, unsurprisingly, dominated by women of a certain age, including our host, physiotherapist Elaine Devlin.

While the giggles weren’t entirely … Read More

School Night – 3***

The show opens well with the tuck shop on the way in, and ebullient Headmaster Stuart Goldsmith quickly taking charge of the late night audience, getting to know the characters and finding a Head Prefect to fulfil all the boring … Read More

Father Christmas Needs a Wee! The Musical – 4****

August may not seem the obvious time to worry about Father Christmas’ bladder control, but actually, it’s Christmas Eve, and his assistant “Elfie” is very concerned. The problem is all the cups of tea and food left out for Santa, … Read More

Lapin Wants Breakfast – 3***

Lapin is a hungry little French rabbit, whose friend Tania does her very best to find a suitable food for him, all the while educating three to five year olds in French words and phrases.

Children learn about possible foods … Read More

Set List – 2**

The concept behind Set List is “stand up without a net” in that comics are surprised by the topics that come up, and have to react and play with them. This should be fun for both the acts, and the … Read More

The Big Bite-Size Play Factory’s Family Creatures 3***

Brought to us from White Room Theatre’s Bite-Size plays, this is a lovely show with a selection of tales from various characters, including a fame hungry turtle, Mr McGregor the bunny hating farmer and a unicorn who couldn’t get on … Read More

I Believe In Unicorns 5*****

If you only have the chance to see one show in the Fringe, then this one is worth some serious consideration. It is storytelling at it’s absolute best, is beautifully produced and executed. The two cast members are engaging and … Read More

Wild About Wilde – 3***

We arrive at the venue to find a young lady playing a recorder, while an older gentleman does magic tricks for the audience – and this is before we even get into the Yurt for the performance.

Once inside, the … Read More