Patti Harrison 4****

This show takes place in one of the larger venues on the Fringe, and it was about full to capacity. But I’ve never seen so many people leave during a show, especially not in such a large venue, where one … Read More

Sheeps: Ten years; Ten laughs 4****

Sheeps sketch group are a well-oiled meta machine. They have built up an incredible amount of critical acclaim over the years and with it comes a packed and eager audience for this show. It is pitched as a ‘best of’ … Read More

Ellie MacPherson, Happy Birthday, Mr. President 4****

Ellie Macpherson has created a jam-packed hour of entertainment. She’s a patriotic American y’all and has given herself the task of choosing which president she wants to bang. She does a thorough job, starting with ‘Simply the Best’ George Washington … Read More

Sian Davies: About Time 3***

There are subtle shifts in the tone and emotion of this show, which Ms Davies creates without you noticing: we start out watching a stereotypical slightly disgruntled northerner during the introductory bit, who morphs into a young person with optimism … Read More

Jo Griffin: People Person 3***

In this three star show with a five star ending, Ms Griffin demonstrates that as well as being a people pleaser, she’s also a crowd-pleaser. You could describe this show as a fifty-seven minute set-up for a three-minute punchline, and … Read More

Chuck Salmon: Pool Noodles 4****

This well-developed whimsical romp is long-form sketch comedy. It’s got many of the elements you’d expect from sketch and improv – a plot that refuses to do the expected, a plethora of well-drawn characters, inventive and minimalist staging – but … Read More

Luke Kempner : Macho Macho Man 5*****

Luke Kempner is a talented young man, He is funny, he sings, he does impressions, he has a degree in Musical Theatre! It shows. He is a very confident talented all round performer.

The theme of the show is … Read More

Lou Sanders – One Word: Wow 4.5****

Lou Sanders is a larger-than-life character on stage, she is a natural funny performer with a likeability factor off the scale, hence it was no surprise that the show was an absolute sell-out with a long queue for returns. Sweeping … Read More

Andrew Maxwell – Krakatoa 5*****

It was one of the hottest days of the Fringe so far the evening I went to the Gilded Balloon vast Debating hall and what had Maxwell set up for us, a volcano crater that belched smoke and noise every … Read More

Emanuel Sonubi – Emancipated 4.5****

It was recently that while Watching Live at the Apollo that I saw Emanuel Sonubi close one episode with all the aplomb of a seasoned veteran so was delighted to get the chance to see his hour this year. Sonubi … Read More