Carl Donnelly vs John Robins vs Predator

Two entertaining stand up comedians on the same bill. Both have a similar approach. After a bit of gentle repartee with the audience, they have a relaxed conversational style of humour based on their own experiences. Carl Donnelly was … Read More

Domestic  Godley

Janey Godley has lived a hell of a life.  It’s not the sort you would envy of someone yet Janey is a master, or should that be mistress, at turning what could be considered tragedy into genuine comic laughs. … Read More

Goodbye Goodbye

Goodbye Goodbye is the story of an agency run by Grace, which specialises in the removal of an irritation by tea time, if you sign on the dotted line, provide a photograph and itinerary for the person, more confusing … Read More

Jason Cook – Joy

Jason Cook’s Fringe show last year saw me leaving Stand Two sobbing! Surely with a show optimistically called ‘Joy’ I’d be ok this year but, No!! Sobbing for a different reason. I left the show hearing one audience member … Read More

Kevin Dewsbury –  Just Married 

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Matt Green – Grow Up Green

Although he looks about fifteen I realised that Matt must be a lot older, because I first saw him perform in Cambridge Footlights in 1999, but he doesn’t look much older now and the possible reason for that is … Read More

The Oxford Revue: Bonfire of the Ottomans 

I made a decision before this Fringe that University revues and I were done and dusted having suffered at the hands of so many recently. However, I was cajoled by the company to go and see them because they … Read More

Rhod Gilbert and the Award Winning Mince Pie 

After a few years in the doldrums someone seems to have found a rich vein of comedians in Wales, Rob Brydon, Mark Watson for example, and for me the best of them all Rhod Gilbert. I have followed his … Read More

7 Sins 

American James Judd, the creator of the show, is a frenzied raconteur racing through crucial incidents and periods in his life. His introduction to the seven deadly sins began as a 10 year old in 5th Grade. Whilst he … Read More

Tom Stade

Tom Stade’s performance is centred on sharply observed satire. His humour is drawn from news stories and customs from areas all over the world including Africa, Australia and Canada, his country of origin. He is not afraid to challenge … Read More