Mark Forward presents Mark Forward 3***

There is a lot of industry interest in Mark Forward. This Canadian came over with a rep from the other side of the pond, but the public have either not caught on or are choosing to … Read More

Croft & Pearce: There’s Always Something 4***

Hannah Croft and Fiona Pearce have been delivering ‘the business’ for a year or two now, looking back I first saw them in 2012 and the standard has always been exceptionally high, and the 2015 offering is of the same … Read More

Alistair Barrie : No More Stage 3 5*****

Somewhat a comedy veteran these days Alistair Barrie can always be relied on to deliver a well written, excellently delivered and funny show, and this is no exception.

But I did wonder if it would be given the subject of … Read More

Justin Moorhouse: Destiny Calling 4****

Justin Moorhouse is a middle-aged Northern comic who has graced the comedy circuit for probably more years than he’d like to be reminded of, but although his age is now matching his waistline he says, his … Read More

The Beau Zeaux: An Improvised Comedy 4****

If you’re used to improvised comedy in the form of, for example, the Improverts, this is not that. This is improvised as in ‘no script’, rather than ‘at the behest of the audience’. There were four suggestions taken … Read More

Christian O’Connell: You’ve Ruined My Morning… and Other Fan Mail 4****

Christian O’Connell is the Breakfast Show host for 17 years on Absolute Radio and also has a nice side-line as a stand-up comedian as well. Judging by his previous shows and especially this 2015 offering he … Read More

Katia Kvinge: 140 Karakters 3***

It seems that Katia Kvinge likes a challenge. When her original venue had issues she like a number of others were relocated to a replacement space at a different time.

And then … Read More

Goose: Kablamo 5*****

A few (one, really) of the techniques from their show last year is also in this show. That’s okay because a year more to play with it and develop it has meant an even more brilliant deployment. If … Read More

The Scarecrows’ Wedding 3***

In this adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s latest book, The Scarecrows’ Wedding tells the story of two scarecrows, Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay, as they go about organising their wedding.

Set in the rather large Udderbelly, the stage has the backdrop … Read More

Gruffalos, Ladybirds and Other Beasts – with Julia Donaldson 5*****

Anyone who has had children in the past fifteen years will without a doubt have read one of Julia Donaldson’s wonderful children’s books. In this fantastic production, five of Julia’s best loved books are brought to life in the Udderbelly.

Julia herself, … Read More