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

Tom Wrigglesworth’s Nightmare Dream Wedding

****

4Stars

One of the things that is enjoyable in the line of work is to see the progress of up and coming talent in their progression to bigger and better things. Over the last few years I have seen … Read More

Carey Marx : Scoundrel

****

4 Stars

I willing to bet that if you asked a selection of comedians who they thought was one of the best in the business a huge number would opt for Carey Marx. Who? That is the unfortunate reaction … Read More

La Petite Mort – The Orgasm

2 Stars **

Isabel Hertaeg’s show didn’t really get off the ground. It could be described as a biology lesson with songs. There are plenty of facts delivered in a detailed and restrained way. For example, information about the sex … Read More

Toulson and Harvey Used to be Friends.

4 stars ****

After an enforced break of a few years, Toulson and Harvey have reformed to take on Fringe 2010.  Playing upon their separation allows the duo to explore the concept of betrayal, the tie which binds this particular … Read More

Nat Luurtsema – In My Head I’m A Hero

**

2 Stars

Last year Nat Luurtsema received great reviews for her part in sketch show Superclump and this year sees her return to the Fringe with her debut solo show. The show’s title refers to Luurtsema’s nature as a … Read More

Gutted – A Revenger’s Musical

****

4 Stars

I should probably start with a disclaimer; I love comedy and I love musicals, therefore a musical written by Martin White and Danielle Ward, the masterminds behind London’s bi-monthly awesome Karaoke Circus, and featuring some of my … Read More

Best Of Irish Comedy

****

4 Star

The Stand Comedy Club has been running this institution for many years now and on the evidence of the show I attended  it is still as popular with the customers.

The format is simple, one compere, two … Read More