TO BE FRANK – 4****

There’s never been a shortage of adaptations of Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein – argued in many a student essay to be the first ever science fiction book. The creature, sewn together from the body parts of various corpses remains one of … Read More

Geoff Norcott – Basic Bloke 2-There’s No Bloke Without Fire – 4.5****

Geoff Norcott never fails to deliver and his latest offering, “Basic Bloke 2” is no different, it’s an extremely good, top notch show. He has a knack of absolutely hitting the nail on the head every time, with his tales … Read More

The Late Nite PowerPoint Comedy Showcase – 4****

I hold the slightly controversial opinion that almost every comedy show would be improved by the inclusion of some PowerPoint. Comedians are, after all, predominantly storytellers, and everyone knows that visual aids help in storytelling. Then you add all the … Read More

Lawrence Dodd: This Can’t Be It 5★★★★★

This opens with us walking into the room between Dodd’s legs as he shakes each of our hands and greets us with a warmth and positivity that is Buddha-esque.

Dodd wants us all to reach a different level. At points, … Read More

CADEL – Lungs on Legs – 4.5****

I have to admit I am a bit of a fan of The Tour de France, so I was very much looking forward to seeing “CADEL – Lungs on Legs”, and I wasn’t disappointed. For this is a wonderful show … Read More

Sophies Surprise 29th – 5*****

This might well be your last chance to see this absolutely amazing show in it’s current format. “Sophies Surprise 29th” is an absolute cracker of a show, it just gets better and better every year.

New cast members bring even … Read More

Boy in the Box – Theatre*Taste 4****

The creators of this show clearly possess heavy souls, and they have produced a thoughtful, challenging and deeply uncomfortable experience that will undoubtedly stay with many viewers long after they leave the theatre. This is not an easy piece of … Read More

In Her Hand – 5*****

Inspired by writings held by the Surgeons’ Hall Museums from women who served in the Scottish Women’s Hospitals, In Her Hand is a moving and often harrowing portrait of courage amid the carnage of the First World War.

Writers Jordanna … Read More

Josh Pickar – Getting Off – 3.5***

Defending death row inmates in my opinion must be one the most difficult jobs I’ve heard of. In Josh Pickar’s show “Getting Off”, he exposes exactly what it’s like to defend some of the worlds worst offenders. The show is … Read More

Killian Sundermann: Killian Dollar Baby 3***

Killian is a young Irish comedian who I have never seen before but I find Irish storytelling entertaining so was looking forward to this show. He certainly has the stamina to perform for a whole hour, who tries to keep … Read More