Reviews
Paul Williams: Don’t Look at Me
Lighthearted Fringe delight from the star of Taskmaster New Zealand
Hasan Al-Habib: Death to the West (Midlands)
Entertaining show whose central theme of identity resonates amongst the numerous gags
Jessica Durand: Over The Top
Sparkling mischievous romp through mud, mayhem, and sculleries in stately homes
Alice-India: See You in Hell
Strong, energetic hour looks at a familiar narrative from a pleasingly distinctive viewpoint
Eleanor Conway: No Phones in the Hot Tub
The doyenne of gleeful oversharing makes the best of less-than ideal situation
The Britpop Hour with Marc Burrows
Musical nostalgia trip using PowerPoint charts and goofy Jarvis Cocker impressions
Chokeslam
Phenomenal hour of comedic storytelling captivates whether you’re a spandex enthusiast or no
I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar
The musical comedy show you never knew you needed
James Arthur Isn’t a Mathematician and Other Lies
Ill-prepared miscellany doesn’t add up
Alana Jackson: Last Orders
Solidly funny debut mixes stand-up and performance to good effect
Palestine: Peace de Resistance
Joy, heritage, and humour as Sami Abu Wardeh celebrates his roots
Cameron Sinclair Harris: PLANETS!!!
Energetic voyage through the solar system is too manic and unfocussed
Robyn Reynolds: What Doesn’t Kill You
Some dark storytelling reflected through a rainbow prism of a performance in exceptional debut
Andy Barr: The Hotly Anticipated 4th Debut Hour from Rising Star, Andy Barr
An hour of personal catharsis disguised as audience-baiting chaos
Hannah Morton: Cha Cha Real Smooth
A rich, complex, and deceptively dark debut hour of excellent character comedy
Rohan Sharma: Mad Dog
A funny, playful debut hour that’s just a little too scattergun at times
Caitriona Dowden: Dance Like Everyone’s Dancing
Irresistibly idiosyncratic second hour from an unassumingly clever comic
How to Kill a Mouse
Exceptional debut hour finds warmth, nuance, and deep wells of love in the depths of grief