Francis Breen: White 3***

One of the Alternative Comedy Memorial Society’s permitted heckles is “we appreciated what you’re trying to do!”, and another is “encourage!”, both of which I would like to shout sincerely at Mr Breen’s firmly alternative show, which needs his audience to … Read More

Helen Duff: Lullabies 4.5****

One of the things art can be is transformative. The artist collects things or absorbs influences and experiences or assembles objects, then ruminates or percolates or remixes them, along with their own particular contribution, and returns to the world a … Read More

Let The Bodies Pile by Henry Naylor– 4.5****

A drama in two parts, the action is set in Hyde, a town made notorious by the Moors murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. In the first half we meet Georgie (Emily Carding), who returns home from … Read More

Ay Up, Hitler!   3***

Brought to us by Gamma Ray Theatre and written by David McCulloch, the so called “true story” of what really happened to Hitler and his cronies at the end of World War 2, is an hour of comedy/satire which … Read More

Chriskirkpatrickmas: A Boy Band Christmas Musical 4****

First of all don’t be expecting a boy band’s Christmas Hits musical. This is a musical parody of a Christmas Carol and It’s a Wonderful Life that follows NSYNC founder Chris Kirkpatrick as he travels back in time to his … Read More

Glass Ceiling Beneath The Stars – 4****

This is a dramatization of a film being made about two groundbreaking astronauts in the US – Mae Jemison and Jan Davis. All five cast members take turns in filming the action and so the drama unfolds on the … Read More

Rhys James : Spilt Milk 4.5****

It’s hard to believe that the very boyish looking Rhys James first performed a stand up show at the Pleasance back in 2010.  He has certainly honed his craft.  This is a slick, quick fire very polished performance.  There are … Read More

Frank Lavender: Be Funny 4****

The quintessential Yorkshire working man’s club man’s man, the type that even us kids of the 1980’s met at a smoky old bingo hall that Nan dragged us to. The one you see scoffing a pie and downing a pint … Read More

Amos Gill: The Pursuit of Happy(ish) 4.5****

Amos Gill is a straight. Aussie, white dude, apparently somewhat of a rarity at this years Edinburgh Fringe which he happily acknowledges! His show, at the Gilded Balloon Nightclub is loaded with very funny observations from his life and travels. 

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Leila Navabi: Composition 4****

This show sort of wanders around in three star territory for the first three quarters of the hour, leaving you wondering what the fuss has been about. Leila Navabi is a great performer, so this is by no means unenjoyable, … Read More