Beowulf – A Thousand Years of Baggage

4 Stars

****

New York Company Banana Bag & Bodice have devised an interpretation of the epic poem which is decidedly odd. Odd though it may be, there is never a dull moment. Different musical and theatrical forms are integrated … Read More

Asher Treleaven: Matador

3 Stars

***

Being tall and attired in a bright red cape, black trousers and black shirt, he does make an imposing figure when he makes his entrance. Also noticeable is that he is either extremely well endowed or he … Read More

Cutting the Cord

3 Stars

***

Cutting the Cord belongs to the category of experimental theatre in which the fusion of words, music, movement and image creates particular moods. The introduction is unusual. The members of the audience are invited to look at … Read More

Matt Rudge: We Could be Heroes

3 Stars ***

Matt Rudge is a young comic who seems to be on an upward spiral and is delivering his debut one hour show at the Fringe.

The subject matter of heroes and although Rudge aspires to be a … Read More

Frisky and Mannish: Pop Centre Plus

5 Stars *****

So I finally made it. I’ve never got the chance to see this dynamic duo who make Batman and Robin look like losers do their own show, because the review ticket has been snaffled before I … Read More

Patrick Monaghan: Hug me I feel good

4 Star ****

Genial Patrick Monaghan is definitely a Fringe favourite and with all the TV exposure he is getting on ITV’s ‘Show me the Funny’ is is not surprising that his show even on a wet Tuesday in … Read More

Piff the Magic Dragon: Last of the Magic Dragons

3 Stars ***

Now perhaps I expected too much from this show, the vibe I’ve been getting is that it is one to watch, so although I’m still skeptical about magic acts, I along with many others, went to … Read More

Hansel And Gretel

**** 4 Stars

This was a great little production, the children were instantly put at ease and made to feel special when they were sat at the front on the scatter cushions and blankets, after following a path of … Read More

The Just So Stories

***** 5 Stars

From the minute that you walk into the venue for this show, you are immediately aware that this is a kids show that takes their audience very seriously, the kids are sat at the front on … Read More

Dances for Wolves: Class Stage Productions

4 Stars  ****

This piece of theatre could easily fit into the comedy or even the musical sections, because it has elements of all in the production.

Set in the G Spot gentleman’s club our five ‘entertainers’, posh girl … Read More