Pluck: Musical Arson Reignited

3 Stars ***

Pluck is a string trio of two male violinists and a female cellist. They play a selection of well known classical melodies from composers such as Vivaldi, Offenbach and Ravel.  Their comedy consists of visual gags and … Read More

The Leonardo Question

3 Stars ***

Caroline Wiseman’s play is an entertaining, satirical romp through the world of modern art over the past century. The major artists are represented in short sketches from Picasso and Duchamp, through to Pollack and Warhol and finally, … Read More

At Home with Mrs Moneypenny

4 Stars ****

This is one of the most unusual and distinctive shows on the Fringe. On first arriving at the AGA Showroom venue, a glass of champagne is on offer. We then make our way down a staircase to … Read More

Paul Sinha: Extreme Anti-White Vitriol

*****

5 Stars

Although Paul Sinha has been doing stand-up comedy for fifteen years it was only as recently as last year that I saw him for the first time and I was impressed. I was therefore looking forward to … Read More

Alun Cochrane :Jokes, Life and Jokes about Life

****

4 Stars

There is no doubt that Alun Cochrane is steadily building a reputation for himself as the busy Sunday night crowd will attest to, as Cochrane, double denim clad hit the stage accompanied only by his talent and … Read More

Stephen Carlin: The Podium of Unconditional Surrender

***

3 Stars

Stephen Carlin is a comedian I have seen a few times before and I am convinced that he has the makings of a very good comedian; he has stage presence, some fine well observed material and a … Read More

Vladimir McTavish in Whisky: An Idiot’s Guide

****

4 Stars

Vladimir McTavish is a well known on the comedy circuit as a performer who always delivers. I have seen him a number of times over the years both as a compere or doing the longer 20 minutes … Read More

Jojo Sutherland:- Goes for the Jocular

***

3 Star

Stand up comedy is a strange art, one that can work in almost any space, from a small room in Edinburgh to a venue as large as the O2 arena, but generally I feel it works best … Read More

Lady C: A Beauvale Production

****

Four Stars

I don’t suppose that there is a more different play on the Fringe this year. Less than two weeks ago it wasn’t a show, didn’t have a cast and obviously was in no listings or programmes. Hence … Read More

Life of Si : Si Harder

***

3 Stars

‘As part of the £5 Fringe, two up and coming comics, Sy Thomas and Simon Fielding are presenting this hour of their take on comedy to enthusiastic audiences daily.’

This was how I started my review of … Read More