Felicity Ward Reads from the Book of Moron

3 Stars ***

My first impression of Felicity Ward was one of surprise. In her publicity photograph she comes across as cold and austere. In actual fact, she has a warm and welcoming personality that is beguiling. Her conversational, self … Read More

Andrew Maxwell 5 Nights Only

*****

5 Stars

Fringe institution Andrew Maxwell is only doing a short run at Fringe 2010 but this genial Irishman is as popular as ever judging by the packed at Rainey Hall for the first of his shows, even at … Read More

Domestic Goddi Wonderland

****

4 Stars

I have seen the Domestic Goddi over the last two Fringes, originally Rosie Wilkinson and Helen O’Brien, Goddi II were Helen and Genevieve Swallow and for Goddi MkIII we have all three actors which certainly gives them … Read More

Josie Long: Be Honourable!

4 stars ****

I like that the title of Long’s show includes an exclamation mark.  It gives emphasis to a show which seems to have that extra bit of passion and fire.  It makes it sound like a command, a … Read More

Susan Calman Chats Up

3 stars ***

It seemed slightly odd to disappear into a cave during a lovely sunny day, but I was intrigued to see what this latest addition to the ever-growing number of lunchtime chat shows had to offer.  Of course, … Read More

Sam Simmons – Fail

4 Stars ****

Sam Simmons brand of comedy defies easy pigeon holing. This I learned from seeing him last year. It is unpredictable, frenetic and very funny, hilariously so at times.

There is a theatrical feel to his show, with … Read More

Terry Alderton

*****

5 Stars

Terry Alderton has been around the comedy scene for a number of years now, he was even nominated for the Perrier Award way back in 1999, so I was delighted to see he was returning for Fringe … Read More

Chris McCausland- Emotional Retard

*****

5 Stars

I became aware of Chris McCausland during Fringe 2009 when I saw his show on a recommendation, and was pleased to see that he had returned for 2010.

McCausland is a blind comic, though apart from an … Read More

Russell Kane: Smokescreens and Castles

*****

5 Stars

There are some comics who stand in front of a mike and languidly tell stories, jokes and chat with the audience throughout their set, but that is something that could never be attributed to Russell Kane. God … Read More

Shappi Khorsandi: The Moon on a Stick

****

4 Stars

Shappi Khorsandi has been building a reputation for herself over the last few years with appearances on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and her own BBC Radio 4 series not to mention appearances on the likes of Question … Read More