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Mark Simmons – More Jokes 4.5****
August 9, 2024 | one4review
In August, in a dark cave in the labyrinth of Edinburgh’s Old town, lurks Mark Simmonds, an extremely personable comic, and a true exponent of the ‘one-liner’ style of comedy. In my opinion there are few, if any, better at … Read More
Caitriona Dowden is Holier Than Thou 3***
August 9, 2024 | one4review
Caitriona Dowden has hit upon a good conceit for her stage presence: an outwardly monotonous and dry delivery juxtaposes with and gives lie to the content of her material. This is comedy with one eyebrow half raised, dry, yes, but … Read More
The Grumpy Magicians Present: If All Else Fails, Read The Instructions 4 ****
August 21, 2023 | one4review
Part of the PBH free fringe, you’re not sure what to expect. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this show. The two ‘grumpy magicians’ are Paul and John who combine magic and comedy into a really … Read More
Arron Jones: Rockstar Magician 4****
August 19, 2023 | one4review
Arron Jones is The Rockstar Magician. At The Voidoo Rooms Ballroom we were whipped up into a frenzy by this young lad from Sheffield. Supported by his roadie, Al Clark, he delivered a fine perfomance full of trickery, slight of … Read More
A Show For Gareth Richards 5*****
August 10, 2023 | one4review
Without any shadow of doubt this show warrants 5 stars, not just because of the big name comedians who are eager to perform at these daily fundraisers for Gareth Richards’ children, but also due to the generosity of the audiences … Read More
Ross McGrane: Get Rich or Cry Trying 3***
August 7, 2023 | one4review
This is a work in progress show from a first time Fringe performer, albeit he’s clearly got stacks of experience from doing comedy everywhere apart from the Fringe. As a first solo show, and a work in progress, this isn’t … Read More
Hatty Ashdown: The Worry Drawer 2.5**
August 17, 2022 | one4review
Hatty’s assistant, Trina, does a lovely job of introducing the immediately likeable Hatty Ashdown on to the stage, and Hatty fully embraced the rock-and-roll lifestyle of a free Fringe performer to give as many of the audience as she could … Read More
Ali Brice: I tried to be funny, but you weren’t looking 3***
August 15, 2022 | one4review
Ali Brice starts out strong and silly with some lovely clowning around a Venetian blind. The show is a heartfelt account of his experience of trying to take his life three years ago by overdose and his subsequent experiences of … Read More
Sarah Southern: Scandalous 3***
August 10, 2022 | one4review
Ms Southern was wrongfully embroiled in a political scandal and splashed across newspaper front pages. After ten years and a lot of negative impact on her life, Ms Southern presents this show recounting her experience. And it’s fascinating to hear … Read More
Laura McMahon, One of the Gals 3***
August 16, 2021 | one4reviewThis show is a bit of a chaotic shambles, through Ms McMahon herself is a delight. Some of the shambles is the venue: adjacent hand dryers, the facility for latecomers to wander in, the seats in odd places, and the … Read More
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