Jo Caulfield Older, Wiser, Smarter, Meaner 5*****

Jo Caulfield has been a mainstay of the comedy world for a while now and her shows are always amongst the first to be on the sell-out boards as it is a sure fire certainty that each one will be … Read More

Carol Cates Lady Carol 3***

Back in 2009 Carol Cates as Lady Carol first came to my attention and blew me away. I have subsequently seen her perform quite a few times and felt she had a niche in the market that nobody got close … Read More

Ellie Taylor This Guy. 4****

Ellie Taylor arrives on stage and immediately engages the audience with her enthusiasm. Announcing that this is her first audience at the Fringe where they have actually paid money to see her. Having previously only played the Free Fringe.

She … Read More

Paul Sinha – Shout Out To My Ex 5*****

To many I suppose the name Paul Sinha came to their attention when he became a Chaser on ITV’s teatime quiz The Chase. I first saw him in Fringe 2009 and was struck then by the comedic talents he possessed, … Read More

Circus Abyssinia:Ethiopian Dreams – 5*****

The show opens with two young boys who are dreaming of joining the circus (which is made real by the Man in the Moon). We are greeted by a troupe of performers bringing their infectious energy and enthusiasm as they … Read More

Adriano Cappelletta: This Boy’s in Love – 4****

Adriano is looking for his own big gay love story. This is told through original songs, sung beautifully by Adriano along with his excellent dramatic performance. Adriano can’t believe his luck when he meets Felix through an on-line dating site. … Read More

Seymour Mace’s Magical Sh*tcakes from Heaven 4****

Whatever you think a Fringe show should be like then maybe think again when attending any by Seymour Mace. The extremely funny Geordie doesn’t play by any rules except his own, and he has got down how to appeal to … Read More

Trash Test Dummies 5*****

The Trash Test Dummies is a children’s show unlike any I’ve seen before. Best described as a mixture of comedy, circus, acrobatics and downright silliness, this show had my daughter and I laughing, gasping and clapping throughout. Before the show … Read More

The Amazing Bubble Man 4****

Louis Pearl, aka The Amazing Bubble Man, has been performing bubble shows for over thirty years, and was top of the list of shows for my five year old, who was very excited for the show. I did wonder how … Read More

Immigrant Diaries – Sajeela Kershi and Guests 4****

A lot of Fringe show titles leave you guessing as to what they are about. Not Immigrant Diaries, it certainly lives up to what it says on the tin. It is an hour spent with a selection of performers from … Read More