Stuart McPherson: The Peesh
Clever use of a 'boys-gone-wild' tale in the service of a routine of sensitivity and frank vulnerability
Sonali Misra
@MisraSonali
Sonali Misra (she/her) is an Indian author and PhD Researcher in Publishing Studies at The University of Stirling. Her short stories and personal essays can be found in British, Canadian and Indian anthologies and at The National Library of Scotland. Her debut nonfiction, 21 Fantastic Failures: and what their stories teach us, was released in 2020. When she is not writing or researching, she enjoys watching stand-up comedy and drag shows and is thus happily reviewing them during Fringe 2022.
http://www.sonalimisra.com
15 articles
James Roque: Badong
A promising solo debut beautifully combining anecdotes, physical gags and a multimedia approach
Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa: Monsoon Season
Fascinating snapshot of the 'historically accurate' Jesus-lookalike's life in Sri Lanka, US and the UK
Harriet Kemsley: Honeysuckle Island
A combination of endearing awkwardness, risqué humour, and physical gags in a show about motherhood
Rhys Nicholson
Rhys! Rhys! Rhys!
Nicholson could regale the audience for hours with their appetite for drama
Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up
Promising first half interrupted by an uncomfortable throwaway joke that pulls down the rest of the show
Jazz Emu: You Shouldn't Have
Combining comedy and music to laugh and vibe to in a wonderfully odd show
Alison Spittle: Wet
Clever writing backed by an endearing stage presence in a show you grin and nod along to
Vir Das: Wanted
Powerful storytelling meets hoot-worthy humour in this brilliantly crafted show about loving your country even if it doesn't always love you back
Rajiv Karia: Gallivant
Karia takes to the stage with confidence and charisma but neither can save a mishmash of a script