Max and Ivan are Holmes and Watson

5 Stars

*****

Max and Ivan play not only Holmes and Watson but also many other characters, both male and female, in a rapid fire sequence of scenes. Their blend of surreal dialogue and intense physical action is totally … Read More

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

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

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

Bagpuss

****

4 Stars

This was a delightful treat to watch, wasn’t sure who got more from this, the parents or the children! The loveable stories were told in a clear, enjoyable fashion, with oppurtunities to join in and sing, making this … Read More

Hairy Maclary and Friends

*****

5 Stars.

From start to finish, this was a thoroughly energetic and fun show, was hugely interactive and all the children delighted in participating with the singing, sound effects and picture spotting! The songs are fun and extremely … Read More

I Didn’t Mean to be a Virgin in the 80’s – Laura Hayden

2 Stars

**

Laura Hayden has an impressive cv in the  USA and has been performing for a decade or more as a stand-up and comedy actress so this story, what is in essence the story of her life at … Read More

Felix Dexter – Multiple Personalities in Order

***

3 Stars

There is no doubting that Felix Dexter can do stand-up and also, as an actor, characters too, so a mix of the two should have worked well, shouldn’t it?

Maybe it should, or perhaps it was the … Read More

Rosie Wilby – Further Science of Sex

****

4 Stars

I first saw Rosie Wilby last year when she presented her show The Science of Sex and although I enjoyed it, I felt it was somewhat undersold. 12 months on, and ‘Dr’ Rosie is back with an … Read More