Gusset Grippers – 3***

This is not a title designed to appeal to a male audience, but there were some there, although the room was, unsurprisingly, dominated by women of a certain age, including our host, physiotherapist Elaine Devlin.

While the giggles weren’t entirely … Read More

School Night – 3***

The show opens well with the tuck shop on the way in, and ebullient Headmaster Stuart Goldsmith quickly taking charge of the late night audience, getting to know the characters and finding a Head Prefect to fulfil all the boring … Read More

Father Christmas Needs a Wee! The Musical – 4****

August may not seem the obvious time to worry about Father Christmas’ bladder control, but actually, it’s Christmas Eve, and his assistant “Elfie” is very concerned. The problem is all the cups of tea and food left out for Santa, … Read More

Lapin Wants Breakfast – 3***

Lapin is a hungry little French rabbit, whose friend Tania does her very best to find a suitable food for him, all the while educating three to five year olds in French words and phrases.

Children learn about possible foods … Read More

Set List – 2**

The concept behind Set List is “stand up without a net” in that comics are surprised by the topics that come up, and have to react and play with them. This should be fun for both the acts, and the … Read More

The Big Bite-Size Play Factory’s Family Creatures 3***

Brought to us from White Room Theatre’s Bite-Size plays, this is a lovely show with a selection of tales from various characters, including a fame hungry turtle, Mr McGregor the bunny hating farmer and a unicorn who couldn’t get on … Read More

I Believe In Unicorns 5*****

If you only have the chance to see one show in the Fringe, then this one is worth some serious consideration. It is storytelling at it’s absolute best, is beautifully produced and executed. The two cast members are engaging and … Read More

Wild About Wilde – 3***

We arrive at the venue to find a young lady playing a recorder, while an older gentleman does magic tricks for the audience – and this is before we even get into the Yurt for the performance.

Once inside, the … Read More

Richard Herring – We’re All Going to Die! 5 Stars *****

The problem with Richard Herring is that he always focuses his attention on the little things – politics, religion, love . . . penises. When will he deal with something bigger? Something much more existential? Something that all of us, … Read More

Michael J Dolan: Nothing Will Ever Be Alright Again, Ever – 4 Stars ****

There’s a certain theory that kicks around about comedians, that whilst they may be laughing on the outside they’re secretly crying on the inside.  That they use humour as a defence mechanism to stop us discovering the depression that lies … Read More