Reviews
Baby Belle: Young, Dumb and Full of Autism
Funny and moving exploration of intersectional identity, Baby Belle is a shining star able to hold their audience’s hands on a journey of understanding and joy
Paul Black – Nostalgia
Black has firmly cemented himself as one to watch out for in the comedy scene
Fabulett 1933
A fantastic, queer musical show from Michael Trauffer that deserves a captive audience, balancing celebration with commiseration.
In Everglade Studio
A vivd mix of comedy and discomfort, snappy dialogue, and toe-tapping original music make for an intriguing watch
Charlie Lewin: Cockatiel
Energetic performer charts his coming out journey with smart punchlines
The Rite of Spring / common ground[s]
A stunning pair of works blending ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance
Rhys James: Spilt Milk
With such a high ratio of laughs per minute, there will be no crying over this ‘Spilt Milk’ – unless it’s tears of laughter
Ruth Hunter: The Ruth is on Fire
An acquired but potentially addictive taste, Ruth Hunter’s brand of absurdism is a unique comedy experience that compels a willing audience
Darran Griffiths: Inconceivable
A confident Fringe debut that finds a great deal of laughter in serious subject matter
La Clique
Experience every shade of cabaret brilliance at this outlandish and beautiful circus
Dimanche
A marvellous exploration of the climate crisis through mime and puppetry
William Stone: Lofi Jokes to Study/Relax to
Metronomic gag merchant presents a strong hour of quality one-liners
The Quality of Mercy: Concerning the Life and Crimes of Dr Harold Frederick Shipman
Powerful piece of theatre doesn’t do quite enough to honour the victims of the subject’s crimes