Harriet Richardson — Creep 4.5 ****.5

Harriet Richardson is a London-based comedian debuting at this year’s Fringe with her show Creep. Harriet has one hell of a story to tell that just gets more and more bizarre the longer it goes on but don’t worry, there’s … Read More

Bron Lewis — Chaos 4****

Australian comedian Bron Lewis is packing them in Cabaret Bar at the Pleasance for the final night of her sold-out run.

Family dynamics are at the heart of the show. The sheer chaos of family life is mined for some … Read More

Day of the Locust 4****

A one-person adaptation of Nathanael West’s 1930s novel of the same name follows Tod Hackett, a struggling artist in Hollywood who becomes disillusioned with the pull of the fickle movie rat race. He falls for wannabe actress Faye Greener and … Read More

Maia Tassalini: I Was 22 and Stunning 3☆☆☆

Maia Tassallini doesn’t share her age, but she is very glam, so we can attest that at least half of the show title is true. Maia’s hero is/was Monica Lewinski, and this show contributes to a general societal re-examining of … Read More

Alfie Dundas — First Class Panic 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Alfie Dundas does not hold back on the level of just how privileged his upper class background is with his rich (and we’re talking very rich), titled parents. Eton educated Alfie keeps reminding the audience that this hour of comedy … Read More

Em Humble: Lady of the Lakes 3☆☆☆

Sometimes shows are for the performer as much as for the audience, and this is the case for this strange delight, though there was definitely an audience for Ms Humble’s brand of chaos in the performance I saw. Ms Humble … Read More

Marty Gleeson: Dog Ear 4☆☆☆☆

Marty Gleeson has an insouciant, take-me-or-leave-me, surety to their stage presence that is both beguiling and exudes reliability. This show might take some weird turns, but Marty knows what’s up, and will see you through. She’s also really funny, with … Read More

Anna Leong Brophy: Born Sexy Yesterday 4****

Despite still reeling slightly from being borrowed onto stage to participate in a three page script (thank you FOH who said the front row was safe!), I remain sufficiently cogent to say that this is an excellent show. It has … Read More

Ziwe : Ziwe’s America 4****

Ziwe is an American comedian and writer known for her satirical commentary on politics, race relations and young adulthood. As host of A24 late night variety sketch show and with a world wide audience via the internet, this is a … Read More

Kathy Maniura: The Cycling Man 4****

The only negative in this show is the set up of the room: you can’t see all of the screen from everywhere. The screen isn’t a huge part of the show, however, and where it is used, it’s used – … Read More