Richard Herring – We’re All Going to Die! 5 Stars *****

The problem with Richard Herring is that he always focuses his attention on the little things – politics, religion, love . . . penises. When will he deal with something bigger? Something much more existential? Something that all of us, … Read More

Michael J Dolan: Nothing Will Ever Be Alright Again, Ever – 4 Stars ****

There’s a certain theory that kicks around about comedians, that whilst they may be laughing on the outside they’re secretly crying on the inside.  That they use humour as a defence mechanism to stop us discovering the depression that lies … Read More

Knightmare Live 4 stars ****

Ah Knightmare, so cutting edge when I was a youngster.  I remember those evenings after school, sitting in front of CITV absolutely transfixed, watching a team of children my age traverse the dungeons and forests of a medieval world, solving … Read More

Richard Herring’s Edinburgh Fringe Podcast 4 stars ****

Richard Herring has always been at the at the forefront of using new media to build and distribute his work.  Nowhere is this more apparent than in the successful growth of his podcast shows.  His Leicester Square Podcast recently won … Read More

Liz Lochhead: Apple Says Aaah – and Other Poems, Pommes and People 3 stars ***

Liz Lochhead’s show ‘Apple Says Aaah – and Other Poems, Pommes and People’ in Studio 2 at the Assembly Rooms is a very genteel start to the day.  Piano music tinkles off the walls as the predominately middle-aged audience take … Read More

Blues and Burlesque Speakeasy Show 4 Stars ****

With a lot of Fringe shows the title bears no resemblance to the content or tries to attract attention with a snappy title. Not this one however. It does exactly what is says on the tin.

Playing in what is … Read More

The Three Lions

****

William Gaminara’s comedy succeeds in several ways. It is part political satire and part farce with a touch of slapstick also thrown into the mix. The action takes place over the two days in December 2010 at a hotel … Read More

Broadway Enchanté

****

Isabelle Georges makes a welcome return to the Fringe with her tribute to musical theatre in song, dance and sketches. She is a classy performer blessed with a compelling stage presence. On her musical journey looking back over decades … Read More

The Babysitter

***

Domestic angst is the main theme of this enjoyable family comedy. Family relationships come to a head the evening Aaron, the babysitter, is hired to look after Jay and Sara’s two daughters. Nikki is aged 18 and Ri around … Read More

Gavin Webster: Don’t Give Any Money to Comic Relief and Other Opinions 3 Star ***

Gavin Webster is a big guy with a big voice and an opinion on a lot of subjects and is more than willing to share these with his audience. He is a self-proclaimed bitter man and sees nothing wrong with … Read More