Reviews
Murder She Didn’t Write
An improvised hour of hilarious suspicion, improbable weapons and raucous laughter.
Juliette Burton: Decision Time
A light, accessible look at how living with mental illness can affect life decisions.
Sam Simmons: Not a People Person
A rambunctious rollercoaster of nonsensical jokes and silly skits.
Ed Gamble: Stampede
Gamble performs a set with unexpected turns that are mostly successful.
Joe Davies: Who’s the Daddy?
A daft, desultory trip into the question of parenthood, delivered by a natural comedy genius.
Randy Writes a Novel
A delightful mixture of philosophy, anecdotes and swear words guaranteed to strike one or more chords.
Louise Reay: Que Sera, 些拉
A show entirely in Chinese makes an enjoyable experiment
Dave Lemkin in the Village Hall
Well realised characters don’t have enough to say for themselves.
Lovely Lady Lump
A tale of survival, told with wit and observation and peppered with some laugh out loud jokes.
Shappi Khorsandi: Oh My Country! From Morris Dancing to Morrissey
Pertinent material from this strong comic, but fewer laughs than some of her previous shows
WiFi Wars
Impressive technology and silly banter provide a fantastically enjoyable participatory experience
Shhhhh! – An Improvised Silent Movie
An improvised show without words, in the style of a Silent Era film
Craig Campbell’s ‘Easy Tiger’
A whimsically absurd set, ruined by alienating the audience
Gráinne Maguire: Great People Making Great Choices
Maguire is at her funniest when talking about herself and the Irish Taoiseach
Jonathan Pie Live
The blatant truth in an honest stage monologue from spoof reporter
Felicity Ward: 50% More Likely To Die
Ward’s assured stage presence and thoughtful material make her show a joy to watch
Rhys James: Forgives
Fantastically funny, thought provoking, with a dash of filth; one of the best comedians at the Fringe performs his best show yet.
Louis CK
Arguably the world’s best stand-up ventures into even darker territory than ever before.