Casey Filips: What a Character ★★★★★

Casey Filips opens as a bouncer introducing us before we meet-Mr Filips himself. This seems like it’s going to be a short, light bit just to get the show moving and, to be honest, it develops into one of the … Read More

Police Cops in Space – 5*****

Police Cops in Space is as silly as the name suggests; its frantic, relentless energy leaves the packed-out theatre rolling with laughter from the moment it starts, and the three actors work tirelessly to keep the jokes coming thick and … Read More

Jason Byrne: 30 years Byrning 5*****

Another outstanding performance from Jason this year as he celebrates 30 years in the business. His 60 minutes of sharp witty crowd work combined with planned material provides a hilariously unmissable show. Each show is different as Jason pulls his … Read More

Rob Auton – Jupiter 4.5****

Jupiter plays out a 3 way conversation between an estate agent on Jupiter, explaining what Earth is like to a couple who are considering moving there from Jupiter.

The jokes and setups are befuddling for some at the beginning, It’s … Read More

Primal Scream – 5*****

Primal Scream is an absorbing two-hander exploring vulnerability, second chances and the healing power of music.

Sugar is a young woman on licence from prison whose future rests largely in the hands of psychologist Bernard. Expertly played by Carly Paoli, … Read More

Swamplesque 5*****

If watching ‘Shrek’, in a thong, doing the splits doesn’t make you smile then nothing will. Watching him high kick and pirouette across the stage raises the spirits just the same. The fabulous cast of characters, legally not based on … Read More

Stamptown 4.5****

Stamptown is the greatest variety show in the world, and I want to make one thing clear: it’s a late-night show for a reason. This show isn’t for the faint of heart.

We enter the venue and Dylan — a … Read More

Ted Hill Teaches You Science, Most of Which is True 4****

Ted Hill Teaches You Science, Most of Which is True is certainly not the standard bubbly children’s entertainer, but a much more cynical clown who brings his own unique, burnout energy to this chaotic morning show. The show starts with … Read More

Adults Only Magic Show – 4****

It does what it says on the tin, Magic for Adults Only!! This raucous riot unfolds for yet another year at The Fringe. Skilfully compered by Magnus Danger Magnus, “The Adults Only Magic Show” has the crowd whipped up into … Read More

Skank Sinatra: How to Succeed in Show Business Without Really Trying 4★★★★

Skank Sinatra is like a being from another planet that everyone in this audience has been searching for.

Boy are they glad when she lands singing in another language. As she jumps into a parody of Kylie, she brings huge … Read More