Oliver Darling : Sunderland Fire Station 26th Sept 2024

A major new talent on the UK blues/country scene.

Being Support for a major artist is a tough gig. It’s seen as a right of passage for some, others an endurance test, not only for the performer but at times … Read More

Nick Lowe & Los Straightjackets 5*****

Nick the Knife, still sharp and The Convincer we all need.

The phrase Renaissance Man seems to be invented for Nick Lowe. A respected figure in the music industry since the 70s, his influence on rock and pop is … Read More

& Juliet – The Musical 3.5***

Mama Mia! fans, Millennials/Gen z will love this!

The Olivier Award-winning musical starts its UK tour in style.

& Juliet is something of a phenomenon. Since its first appearance in London West End in 2019, it’s grown in popularity, … Read More

Ben Hart: Hex – 4****

With a decade of Fringe experience up his sleeves, Ben Hart returns with a show incorporating a selection of some of his very favourite tricks from his past shows. It’s an eclectic and fascinating mix.

Even to those unfamiliar with … Read More

Adam Greene – Healthy Beast 3.5***

Adam Greene is going through some forced lifestyle changes. He’s had a kidney out and is questioning how much minimal change he actually needs to live a fulfilling life. For example, can he still binge drink if he exercises as … Read More

Asli Akbay – Tomboy 3***

Asli Akbay treated the small but perfectly formed mixed audience to a ‘my life so far as a tomboy’ story in her amusing and informative debut hour at the Edinburgh Fringe. She tells us that she was a standup in … Read More

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) 4****

Fringe institution The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society publishes a guide to the Fringe shows they recommend, comprised of friends of ACMS. A complimentary copy is available to audients. It is extensive, and its printed form makes an excellent coaster, if … Read More

Cyclopath – Stand Up and Songs 4****

Canadian Dion Owen is a conundrum is the nicest possible way. He’s good, very good at so many things. His passion as the show title suggests is cycling but this is isn’t all spokes or blisters, it’s about journeys, improvised … Read More

Sam See: And I Can’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore 5*****

The hidden gem of the Fringe.

From his trap door entrance you realise Singapore comedian Sam See is going to be different. 24 shows on the Fringe bootcamp down, the energy of this bow tie pixie like sprite is … Read More

Alex Camp: Songs About Love and Food 4****

Hitting the right notes. A major artist in the making.

Alex Camp (and he’s not) is on his first year at the Fringe. He brings a wealth of experience, various 90s indie bands and has been on the circuit earning … Read More