REVIEWS A-Z
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The Shy Vaudevillian
Engaging comic history defined by an inspired gimmick
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Don Toberman: Ping Pong Champ
Champion clown delivers a physical comedy masterclass
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Tides (An Autism Story)
Compelling monologue dares to acknowledge the rough as well as the smooth
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Garry Starr: Classic Penguins
The magic of live theatre exemplified by an almost full nude clown
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Eat The Rich (but maybe not me mates x)
Jade Franks’s play on social class is sharp, funny and painfully true
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DYKE Systems Ltd
Messy, sharp, and unexpectedly touching with an exuberantly queer finale
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Paul Williams: Don’t Look at Me
Lighthearted Fringe delight from the star of Taskmaster New Zealand
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Shamilton! The Improvised Hip-Hop Musical
Improv taken to the next level with hip-hop bangers and rap battles
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I Am The Greatest!
Powerful one-man play on institutional racism with an incredible central performance
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Hasan Al-Habib: Death to the West (Midlands)
Entertaining show whose central theme of identity resonates amongst the numerous gags
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Chameleon
Powerfully acted one-man show acts as a visceral journey into a fractured mind and memories
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Ten Thousand Hours
Mind-boggling gymnastics feats from the aptly-titled troupe Gravity and Other Myths
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Alison Jackson’s Faking Famous: You Can be a Celebrity Too
Entertaining deep dive into fake news
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Jessica Durand: Over The Top
Sparkling mischievous romp through mud, mayhem, and sculleries in stately homes
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Alice-India: See You in Hell
Strong, energetic hour looks at a familiar narrative from a pleasingly distinctive viewpoint
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22: Brook’s Time Space Sequins
Fast-paced comedy sticks a glittery plaster on life’s wounds
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ROTUS: Receptionist of the United States
Razor-sharp satire with a shocking twist
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Eleanor Conway: No Phones in the Hot Tub
The doyenne of gleeful oversharing makes the best of less-than ideal situation
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Call Me Crazy
Angry denouncement of medical profession will resonate with many
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Saint Dymphna’s Ward
Parallel tales spotlight changing attitudes to women’s mental health
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The Light Catcher
Captivating character vignettes evoke the power of light and shade
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The Britpop Hour with Marc Burrows
Musical nostalgia trip using PowerPoint charts and goofy Jarvis Cocker impressions
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Chokeslam
Phenomenal hour of comedic storytelling captivates whether you’re a spandex enthusiast or no
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A Covert Affair
Promising rom-com thriller remains frustratingly hidden from view
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Shallowspace Cryotech Feverdream
Solo sci-fi spectacular deserves a clearer purpose
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Midnight at the Palace
Exuberant new musical celebrates freedom of expression in sixties San Fran
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Lost Girls / At Bus Stops
Intimate and heart-warming queer romance set during the frenzy of the Fringe
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A History of Scotland in 6 Bad Ideas
Top-notch storytelling with some hair-raising historical tidbits
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Ascension
Energetic and powerful dramatisation and retelling of a historical queer narrative
Features
Interview: Su Mi
‘My comedy feels raw, silly and intrusive.’ ‘Anti-clown’ Su Mi tells us about their debut Fringe show, ‘THISMOTHERPHUCKER’
Interview: Michael Elsener
‘I think it’s comedy with with heart and a curious mind.’ Swiss comedian Michael Elsener tells us about his debut Fringe show, ‘How to Live in Paradise’
Interview: Laurie Stevens
‘That unique mix of earnestness and playfulness is something I try to emulate in the show.’ Laurie Stevens tell us about her debut Fringe show, ‘David’s One-Man Band (F*ck you Steven)’
Interview: Barnie Duncan
‘I don’t realllllly like doing jokes about dating, or being a dad, or the trouble with airplane food.’ Barnie Duncan tells us about ‘Oooky Pooky’ and his shows with Trygve Wakenshaw
Interview: Amelia Hamilton
‘Whenever I feel myself getting nervous, I always tell myself, it’s play.’ Amelia Hamilton tells us about her stand-up/ rap hybrid debut, ‘Forget Me Not’
Interview: Vix Leyton
‘Any conversation you’ve had in a pub with me, there’s a chance I’ve distilled that down into a bingo ball topic.’ Vix Leyton tells us about her competitive anecdote show, ‘The Comedy Arcade’
Interview: Aaron Wood
‘We’ve all got our own issues, you don’t need mine as well.’ Aaron Wood tell us about his Fringe debut, ‘More to Life’
Interview: Andrea Coleman
‘I realized that my job as a performer is to be vulnerable’. We chat to Andrea Coleman about her debut Fringe show ‘3 White Guys Named John’
Interview: Zara Gladman
‘I’m looking forward to just this new challenge of doing the show every day.’ Zara Gladman talks us through her comedy creation Aileen, and her debut Fringe show ‘Cameron’s Gap Year Fundraiser’
Interview: Candace Bryan
‘I am not afraid to share the intimate details of my misadventures. Anything for a laugh!’ We chat to comedian Candace Bryan about debut Fringe show ‘MILF (Mom I’d Like to Find)’
Interview: Joe Tracini
‘Hopefully it will be a show people will remember because they felt something.’ Comedian Joe Tracini tells us about his debut Fringe show, ‘Ten Things i Hate About Me’
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Interview: The Mayor and his Daughter
‘Our first stab at the stage was an ill-advised, never-to-be-repeated piece of slam poetry with tragic consequences’. We chat to sketch duo The Mayor and his Daughter about folk horror-infused Fringe show ‘A Genuine Appreciation of Comedy’
Interview: Ted Milligan
‘I love having something I’m this passionate about that I can’t control in any way.’ We chat to Ted Milligan about his footie-themed character-comedy show, ‘United’
Interview: Steffan Alun
‘Times are changing, and I want to reach an even wider audience.’ We chat to Steffan Alun about his debut Fringe show, ‘Stand-up’
Interview: Rohan Sharma
‘It’s full of lots of surprises and some of it is a bit about Colonel Gadaffi.’ Rohan Sharma tells us about his Fringe debut, ‘Mad Dog’
Interview: Josh Elton
‘It’s the funniest stories from my life, bashed into one hour’. Josh Elton tells us about his debut Fringe show, ‘Away With the Fairies’
Interview: Jacob Nussey
‘A few times people have audibly gasped at stories’ We chat to Jacob Nussey about his debut Fringe show, mined from his experiences working for Amazon, ‘Primed’
Interview: Douglas Widick
‘My comedy style is, “Dad on vacation got handed the microphone”. We chat to comedian Douglas Widick about his debut Fringe show, ‘Paperclip’
Interview: Caroline McEvoy
‘I’m the only comedian at the Fringe mixing jokes about sectarianism with Disney princesses’. Caroline McEvoy tells us about her debut Fringe show, ‘Train Man’
Interview: Cabbage the Clown
‘Pop culture vomit, gluttonous levels of props’. We chat to Eliza Nelso, the mind behind movie-obsessed clown Cabbage, about debut Fringe show ‘Cinemadrome’
Interview: Laura Davis
‘It feels like the show I’ve been trying to write for quite some time.’. We chat to acclaimed comedian Laura Davis about their new Fringe show, ‘Despair is Beneath Us’
Interview: Becky Umbers
‘I think we are told by all sorts of people to hide our weirdness away’. We chat to NZ comedian Becky Umbers about her debut Fringe show, ‘Put that Cat Back in the Bag’
Interview: Ada & Bron
‘It’s a mix of larger-than-life characters and emotional carnage!’ We chat to sketch comedy couple Ada & Bron about their debut Fringe show ‘The Origin of Love’