Johnny Cochrane: Appeal 3***

This is Johnny Cochrane’s Fringe Debut in which he reckons he has discovered the formula for the perfect comedy show. He certainly has a wide appeal with charisma and relaxed style of delivery.

The show starts with apparent backstage … Read More

Neil Henry Mindwangler 4****

I first became aware of Neil Henry during Fringe 2015 when I went to his show not really expecting to have a good time, and magician/illusionist/mind reading shows are not my thing. I left being blown away at the undoubted … Read More

Giant Leap: Comedians’ Theatre Company 4****

It’s 1969. Nixon needs publicity to detract from Vietnam. What better way than to fulfil JFK’s promise to put a man on the moon, one way or another. In a bunker somewhere in the USA a group of individuals are … Read More

Chris Stokes: Altruism in Birds 3***

Chis Stokes has had a very bad year or so. He has gone through a divorce, a breakdown and has even given up comedy for a while, driving a van for an animal charity to make … Read More

Nathan Caton: Straight out of Middlesex 4***

There is no doubt in my mind that Nathan Caton is a funny guy and comes across as a nice one too. He is adept at his crowd work and on the night I saw this … Read More

Cinder-Ella 4****

Cinder-Ella brings to life the well known story of Cinderella, using beautifully made puppets, and a Grandfather as the narrator. The show begins with the baby Ella, and as her grandfather begins tidying up, the story of Cinderella unfolds.

The … Read More

Stephen Bailey: Should’ve been a Popstar 4****

I don’t know if Stephen Bailey should have been a pop star. I haven’t heard him sing. I think he is doing a bit more than alright in his career as a stand-up comedian, and judging by the way … Read More

Nish Kumar: Long Word… Long Word… Blah Blah Blah… I’m so Clever 5*****

2015. Nish Kumar will turn 30. He will have been in comedy for ten years. He says it really has got to work now. It does. And then some.

Since I first saw him in 2012 I have thought this … Read More

Carl Donnelly: Jive Ass Honkey 3***

Carl Donnelly is a tried and tested Fringe comic who has delivering his own style of show to huge audiences each time. There is nothing fancy about his shows just Donnelly, like a guy in the … Read More

Matt Forde: Get the Political Party Started 4****

Has there ever been a better time for a political comedian to be around given what has happened over the last 12 months and is to happen in the imminent future? … Read More