Ed Gamble Stampede 4****

There is no doubt that Ed Gamble, often seen on TV shows like ‘Mock the Week’ is fast becoming one of the must see comics in Fringe circles and is selling out his large space on a daily basis, and … Read More

Nish Kumar: Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Unless You Shout the Words Real Loud 5*****

Nish starts his show by telling the audience a bit about himself, his Indian heritage and problems associated with it. He’s self-deprecating about his adolescent years and his unsuccessful attempts to be cool. He thought going to concerts on his … Read More

Dieser Ort – International Collegiate Theatre Festival – 3***

Dieser Ort is being shown as part of the International Collegiate Theatre Festival. It is performed by a company of 16 young dancers.

The premise of the show is an exploration of identity in a sea of uniformity. The dancers … Read More

Taiwan Season – The Sacrifice of Roaring – Hsu Chen Wei Production Dance Company – 3***

THE Sacrifice of Roaring is being shown as part of the Fringe’s Taiwan Season. The Hsu Chen Wei Production Dance Company present a contemporary dance performance inspired by Taiwanese rituals related to mortality and resurrection.

The performance begins with a … Read More

I Am Rhythm – After Freedom Productions – 5*****

I Am Rhythm is a wonderful exploration of South African music and dance. The origins of South African dance, and its evolution, from prehistoric times up to the present day, are joyfully celebrated in this exuberant show.

The eight dancers … Read More

Neil Delamere – Ctrl Alt Delamere 5*****

It has been a couple of years since Neil Delamere has graced the Fringe, but hallelujah he has returned this year albeit for a shortish run. Neil hit the stage intending to tell us about what has happened in his … Read More

Cat Call – Catherine Bohart and Cally Beaton 4***

Catherine Bohart and Cally Beaton are two redheaded comics who have teamed up to deliver and hours stand-up in this early afternoon slot, roughly sharing the time between them. Catherine Bohart opens up and gives a more than competent display … Read More

Clare Plested – Flock-up 5*****

I have seen Clare Plested as a comedy actress, a stand –up and as a character comedian for probably more years than we would both care to remember and the consistent elements of every performance are her talent, enthusiasm and … Read More

Jacob Hatton: Dreams of FitzRoy and Londis 2**

In closing, Jacob recommended some other shows, in particular, one which was ‘even more of a car crash than this one has been’, commending it for being ‘hilarious’. Car crash comedy is a new genre to me.

I liked … Read More

Will Seaward: Magnificent Bastard 4****

I saw Mr Seaward last year, which is why I came this year. This show has exactly the same energy and expansiveness as last year’s show, but compressed into a room about an eighth of the size. That’s a lot … Read More