Economy of Thought

****

Economy of Thought written by Patrick McFadden and directed by John Higgins is a dark comedy drama very definitely of our current social and economic times. The central character is Amanda (Katharine Davenport) who works as a high flying … Read More

Blofeld and Baxter – Memories of Test Match Special

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At the outset, I should declare that I am a cricket enthusiast and regard Test Match cricket as the pinnacle of team sport. Also, being of advanced years, I have listened to Test Match Special (TMS) for decades. Thus, … Read More

Chris Coltrane – Compassion is Subversive

*****

Chris Coltrane is an activist with what might be described as anti-tory principles; this year’s superb show pokes some serious fun at some of the more idiotic policies and political events of the last year, spiced with … Read More

Janey Godley is Ungagged 5 Stars *****

It has been a couple of years now since Janey Godley has performed a run at the Fringe, so for her legion of fans it was great to see her back and as an added bonus her extremely funny … Read More

Barry Castagnola: The Donny Donkins ‘As (hopefully soon to be) Seen On TV’ Show 5 Stars *****

It takes real talent to be a character comedian, to be able to sustain the level throughout the hour. It takes even more ability to intentionally play down the acting skills so as appear to do it badly, when it … Read More

Bench Bites

****

Bench Bites presents a day in the life of a bench, told through brief sketches of interactions between an array of well-drawn characters who remain on the entirely believable side of caricature.

This is a … Read More

Tales from the Fringe

***

This was not entirely what I was expecting but was fun nonetheless. Barry Ferns hosts fellow comics talking about…well, I expected it to be their experiences of the fringe, but it was far further ranging … Read More

Rosie Wilby – Is Monogamy Dead?

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Rosie Wilby, having experienced a slew of breakups in her social circle, wants to know if monogamy is dead. In her quest to find an answer, she turns to politicians, stats, research and finally the … Read More

Wardens

****

A group of five people, three of them traffic wardens, are pursued by a rioting mob and seek refuge in their unofficial clubhouse. They can’t leave safely, no one seems to be coming to help … Read More

Bec Hill :- Bec By Popular Demand 3 Stars ***

Comedy is the medium that has so many facets and styles  that it must be difficult to know how to be different given that there are so many comics out there.

However Bec Hill certainly has carved herself a niche … Read More