Sikisa – Serving Justice 4 ½ ****

The first things that strikes home when Sikisa hits her stage are her larger-than-life presence and charisma she exudes. She has captured the room really before she has opened her mouth.  And she never looses them throughout the hour.

She … Read More

Rory Marshall – Pathetic Little Characters 5*****

Sketch comedy is in peril. Once a staple of the comedy landscape, it has been eroded by panel shows, streaming-friendly stand-up, and the endless churn of short-form internet clips. Good sketch comedy — the kind that builds worlds in seconds, … Read More

Liam Farrelly: You Need to Shut Up 4****

Young Glaswegian comedian, Liam Farrelly, performs his show You Need To Shut Up to a full room at The Stand.  A confident stand-up, he has a very laid back, lethargic style but his jokes are funny as hell and … Read More

All Made Up Podcast 4****

The All Made Up Podcast Live, is an assault on your senses and your imagination.  3 very talented young comedians, joined on stage by a special guest.  On this occasion, non-other than Jason Byrne himself.

Ben Hart, Harry … Read More

Elouise Eftos- Australia’s First Attractive Comedian 5*****

Elouise Eftos is based in Perth, Australia and in this show she claims to be Australia’s First Attractive Comedian. The sassy self-claimed high in demand famous actor has confidence like no other because she knows she’s good! But don’t be … Read More

James Beatty- Comedians Quiz 3.5***

Everyone has been to a pub quiz at some time or another but have you ever been to one where the host interacts with the audience and performs improvised stand-up comedy as he goes along? Well brace yourself because not … Read More

Holly Spillar: Tall Child 3.5***

Holly Spillar has brilliant musical skills, a lovely singing voice, and a fairly one-of-a-kind vibe about her delivery. This isn’t a show of huge belly laughs, but it is a quietly good time, and was met with a warm and … Read More

Tony Law: Law and DisOrganizeder – 5*****

At the show I attended, Tony Law took one look at me and said “You look like a reviewer. Good luck trying to review this ****ing thing.”. And it speaks to the talent and experience of the man that … Read More

Best Cult Ever: Leah Renee – 4****

While many might be more circumspect with the word, Leah Renee, a former Mormon herself, has no qualms about referring to the Church of the Latter Day Saints as a cult. And, as she herself points out at the … Read More

Christian Dart: Gumshoe! – 4****

Few genres seem as evergreen for parody as film noir detectives. Something about the hyper masculine, hard boiled characters and constant internal monologue is just so ripe for mockery, few can resist. They’re as much a fringe pet topic … Read More