Comedy 2009 Archives - Page 27 of 28 - One4Review
Jack Whitehall – Nearly Rebellious
August 8, 2009 | adminThe questions that many may ask, can Jack Whitehall, now something of a TV celebrity at the tender age 21, do the business as a stand up comedian? Can he do an hour of sustained humour in front of … Read More
King of Everything
August 8, 2009 | adminMichael Legge and Johnny Candon are both successful stand-ups in their own rights and together as King of Everything they provided a wonderfully shambolic hour of sketch comedy as a part of the Five Pound Fringe. With sketches loosely … Read More
Me & Jezebel
August 8, 2009 | adminKaty Manning gives a remarkably sustained and powerful performance in the solo performance play ‘Me and Jezebel’. The ‘Me’ is authoress Elizabeth Fuller who relates the account of the time in 1985 when Bette Davis, aka ‘Jezebel’ the notoriously … Read More
Patrick Monahan: Cowboys and Iranians
August 8, 2009 | adminPatrick Monaghan has become a firm favourite of mine over the last few Fringes and it is easy to know why if you have ever seen his shows. This Teeside raised, half Irish, Half Iranian funny man is one … Read More
Rob Rouse: My Family….and The Dog That Scared Jesus
August 8, 2009 | adminRob Rouse: My Family….and The Dog That Scared Jesus Rob Rouse’s show is about the two recent additions to his family; his dog Ronnie and his son Lenny (although to be honest, it’s mostly about the dog). There are … Read More
Spirits of the Fringe
August 8, 2009 | adminThere are a growing number of showcase shows where acts turn up to do their hosts a favour by guesting on their show. Everyone knows that they are only there to plug their own show, so Comic Angels have … Read More
Unsupervised Detention
August 8, 2009 | adminUnsupervised Detention consists of two guys, Dan Woods and Donald Newholm, and two girls. Sophie Brooke and Alex Bothwell. They perform a whole bundle of funny sketches and a handful of comedy songs. The show opens with the cast … Read More
Seymour Mace Presents Funshine!
August 8, 2009 | one4review* * * * 4 stars
I wasn’t quite sure what was about to happen when I entered Stand II to witness Funshine. I certainly didn’t expect what I got however, but I am not complaining!! Oh no!! Far from … Read More
Jo Caulfield: Won’t Shut Up!
August 8, 2009 | one4review* * * * 4 stars
There seem to be a lot of issues in the press recently casting aspersions on the number of female comedians around and even doubting their abilities. We here at one4review do not think that … Read More
Elaine Malcolmson & Niall Browne: – All Kinds Of Everything
August 8, 2009 | one4review* * * 3 stars
Both Elaine Malcolmson and Niall Browne are well known on the Scottish comedy circuit, but until recently as solo performers. However, they have joined forces for this Fringe and are presenting their show ‘All Kinds … Read More
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