Elis James: Do You Remember the First Time?

3 Stars

***

Elis James has a conversational approach to his humorous brand of comedy as he weaves one-liners with longer story telling routines. The title of his show does catch the eye and gives him the freedom to … Read More

Those Magnificent Men

5 Stars

*****

The combined efforts to recreate an epic journey in words, action, sound, lighting and set construction have resulted in a heart-warming production of great quality and humour. Ian Shaw and Richard Earl take on the roles … Read More

4 Poofs and a Piano – Business as Usual

5 Stars

*****

The 4 Poofs are what they are but beneath all the non PC patter, they provide a solid hour of witty musical entertainment. When they sing as a quartet, they can really put a song across … Read More

Hurry Up and Wait

**** 4 Stars.

This has been one of the best childrens shows that I have seen for children at the Festival so far. It is solid, decent clowning and all of the children and adults were laughing out loud … Read More

Inventions Going Bang!

*** 3 Stars.

A science show at the Festival? Well yes, and a fun one too! There were plenty of experiments, smoke, fire and audience participation. This was an educational journey with some interesting facts slipped in there for … Read More

Charming!

*** 3 stars

Your average fairytale this is not. This is a creative and inventive take on the happily ever after, with a young and fresh take on everything you thought you knew about Prince Charming and his Princess. … Read More

Cabaret Whore – More! More! More!

5 Stars *****

Sarah-Louise Young may be very talented lady but I bet she is hell to know. Why? She is a charming, attractive lady who has performing talent oozing out of every pore; I just wonder who the … Read More

Seymour Mace – Happypotamus

3 Stars ***

Seymour Mace is a comic I have previously described as a genial Geordie and previous shows I have seen him do will testify to.

His show this year entitled Happypotamus led me to believe that this … Read More

Are There More of You?

3 Stars

***

Alison Skilbeck’s show is a series of cleverly constructed monologues of four middle-aged women dealing and coping with dashed expectations. All the women share the same London post code but their backgrounds and personalities could not … Read More

Babbling Comedy 2

4 Stars

****

This was my first experience of Korean comedy theatre and it proved to be a most enjoyable and happy one. Imagine a nursery room with a group of toddlers who are actually men dressed in bright … Read More