Pretending things are a c*ck

***

This show isn’t actually as immature as it sounds. Granted, it does contain lots of pictures of Mr Bennett posing with various things, but it’s all tied together with the stories behind the images. He attempts to … Read More

Garrett Millerick: Sensible Answers to Stupid Questions

**

Garrett has been plagued by his inability to answer questions, in particular stupid ones. Some explanation is given as to what a stupid question consists of, and for the rest of the time, Garrett tells stories of the consequences … Read More

The Improverts

*****

The Improverts are a troupe of sketch comics. The show is based on audience suggestions for their various ‘games’, so it’s different every night. If they’re always as entertaining as they were tonight, you’re guaranteed some fun.

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A Real Man’s Guide to Sainthood

*****

Having enjoyed Milk Productions show last year Bluebeard: A Fairytale for Adults, I know the company has a flair for original and imaginative theatre. This year their version of George being plucked from obscurity to become a Saint has … Read More

Kemble’s Riot

****

Zincbar Performing Arts version of a now little known piece of theatre history is given a very direct treatment because we as members of the audience have a crucial part to play in the action. Kemble’s Riot is based on … Read More

Botallack O’Clock

****

My immediate impression of Eddie Elks black comedy was the stunning and absorbing performance given by Dan Frost in the role of abstract painter Roger Hilton CBE. The play is set in Hilton’s bedroom sometime in the final years … Read More

Diane Spencer- Exquisite Bad Taste

***

3 Stars

Flame haired comedian is a striking presence. She makes an impression as soon as she hits the stage. And then she opens her set striving to make a bad taste impression. I think it is safe to … Read More

Tiffany Stevenson – Uncomfortably Numb

*****

5 Star

I was first persuaded to see Tiffany Stevenson a few years ago, a recommendation I have been very thankful for and have made a point of catching her shows ever since.

Last year she reached the final … Read More

Katherine Ryan – Nature’s Candy

****

4 Star

Katherine Ryan is a Canadian national, but has been living in the UK for a while now and has definitely assimilated into the local way of life being a divorced single mum in her twenties. This is … Read More

The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre – Boo Lingerie

**** I’ve been a regular visitor to the Socks’ shows over the years, coming back year after year, for all the reasons I loved their latest offering. The banter between Serious Sock and Silly Sock was, as ever, a joy, … Read More