Caroline Mabey: Quetzals 3***

I chose to see this show because it has the word ‘quetzal’ in the title. Anyone who knows that word is going to be my kind of comic, irrespective of whether or not they know or care what the word … Read More

John-Luke Roberts: Look on My Works, Ye Mighty, and Despair! (All in Caps) 4****

Should anyone wish to know, I am instructed to inform people that this show was ‘significant’. This means: ‘sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy’. I am willing to grant that it is a sufficiently great show … Read More

Chris Betts – Bewilderbeest 3***

When Chris Betts hit the stage in his underground cavern lateish at night,armed with a book and looking like an Open University lecturer I wondered what we were in for. But I was soon to find out that it doesn’t … Read More

Nick Cody – On Fire 4***

I think if central casting wanted to cast a perceived 30 year old Aussie male then they wouldn’t have to look far past Nick Cody for the perfect specimen. Cody fits the bill perfectly. He is 30. Check, He loves … Read More

Josh Pugh A Boy Named Pugh 4****

The name of the show is slightly ironic as halfway through the show Josh informs us that “Josh Pugh isn’t even my real name”. He thought that it didn’t quite pack the celebrity punch. “No, my real name is Johnny … Read More

Martin Mor – All The Best 5*****

There is no question huge hairy Irishman Martin Mor is one of the best comperes around and the 30 years’ experience he has of performing have given him a whole raft of anecdotes to talk about. Using a combination of … Read More

John Robins – The Darkness of Robins 4****

This is basically the story of John Robins’ life, post break-up and how he is coping… or not on occasions. He doesn’t blame her he would leave himself if he could.

It is not a rant, it is not totally … Read More

Kae Kurd – Kurd Your Enthusiasm 5*****

Kae Kurd has all the confidence, stage presence and charisma that is required to be a stand out performer. And to have this in what is his debut hour, together with a delightfully entertaining and funny show surely marks him … Read More

The Not So Late Show with Ross and Josh 3***

This lateish show presented by Ross Brierley and Joshua Sadler is set up as a spoof chat show, hosted by the dapper Ross, presenter and part time Burtons’ manikin, with Josh ‘doing’ most of the character work appears to be … Read More

Jenny Bede – Eggtime 3***

There is no getting away from the fact that Jenny Bede is a triple threat in entertainment terms, she can sing, she can act and yes, she can dance yet with all this going for her is she totally happy? … Read More