Catherine Renton
@rentswrites
Cath is a freelance writer whose first published work was a critique of Ready Steady Cook in a national newspaper when she was 10. For 11 months of the year she can be found hunched over a laptop bemoaning the state of the world, but every August comes alive at the Fringe.
Reviews: 104
Other Articles: 1
Fighting With My Family
A wrestling biopic with heart, humour and soul from director Stephen Merchant
Salt
A promising debut performance where the realities of domestic violence are told through the mundanity of everyday objects.
Sindhu Vee: Sandhog
Witty and hilarious observations on marriage, parenthood and ageing parents from Best Newcomer nominee, Vee.
David Mills: Focus People!
Mills’ sardonic barbs deserve a night-time slot to truly shine.
Vessel
Powerful drama on reproductive rights, activism and Ireland’s abortion laws.
Sarah Keyworth: Dark Horse
A hilarious and thought-provoking hour of comedy on gender, sexuality and identity.
The Worst Little Warehouse in London
Hilarious flatshare farce from Australian pair Lala Barlow and Robbie Smith
(sorry)
What are f*cking millennials complaining about now? Quite a lot, actually…
Finding Fassbender
Woman accidentally finds life’s meaning while trying to reunite a famous actor with a letter
Chris Washington: You Beauty!
Charming and uplifting hour of comedy from 2017 Best Newcomer nominee.
Laura Lexx: Trying
Laughter-filled hour of comedy as Lexx smashes taboos with ease
Tits ‘n’ Teeth
Startling, provocative one-woman-play tackles weighty issues with darkly comic undertones.
Eli Matthewson: The Year of Magical F*cking
Fun, filthy sex-positive hour of comedy from Kiwi Matthewson
Chris Henry: Around the World in 80 Dates
Chronicling Henry’s hilarious and heartfelt quest for The One
Sean McLoughlin: Hail Mary
McLoughlin riffs on love, faith and technology in a solidly funny hour of comedy
