Review: SingleMarriedGirl
Adapted from the blog about self-fulfillment through self-belief
Published August 7, 2013 by Dan Lentell
Review: Three Lions
Clever impressions
Published August 7, 2013 by Jessica Cheetham
Review: Squidboy
The cult hit of the Fringe
Published August 7, 2013 by Jessica Cheetham
Review: Sex Lives of Others
Do the Curtains Match the Drapes?
Published August 7, 2013 by William Glenn
Review: Losing the Plot
A master class in the art of writing and delivery from a trio at the top of their game.
Published August 7, 2013 by Tim Wilcock
Review: Bonk!
The sex talk your parents definitely didn't want to have with you.
Published August 7, 2013 by Dan Lentell
Review: A Womb with a View
This was a friendly accessible and fun comedy performed by a bold gutsy likeable female cast, not afraid to look a bit silly, wearing men’s trousers and teenage boys baseball caps as effectively as they did high heels maternity bras and strap on pregnancy bumps.
Published August 7, 2013 by Didi Craze
Review: Dirty Water
Earthy humour from four unlikely lads cleaning in a Glasgow housing scheme.
Published August 7, 2013 by Tim Wilcock
Review: Bouncers
Well-observed characters
Published August 7, 2013 by Georgina Newman
Review: The Inventor and The Escort
Like a 'Turner Classic Movies', golden era of Hollywood RomCom gem, spiced to 21st century palates
Published August 7, 2013 by Dan Lentell
Review: War of the Waleses
A 90s pop Shakespearean comedy
Published August 7, 2013 by Phoebe Ladenburg
Review: Life Sentence
An original idea involving an illness called immortality that turns out not to be the gift you expected in an assured twist of fate
Published August 7, 2013 by Donald C Stewart
Review: Bryony Kimmings
More of a medley of material than a show, but entertaining and fun nonetheless
Published July 21, 2013 by Alice Booth
Review: Baitman
"it transcends meaning and becomes pure humour."
Published May 30, 2013 by Simon Gwynn
Review: The God Particle
Witty, smart discussion on science and religion.
Published May 29, 2013 by Jessica Cheetham
Review: The Cow Play
"some very good acting, a few moments of gold"
Published May 29, 2013 by Jenni Davidson
Review: Laurel and Hardy
Outstanding for all the right reasons
Published May 29, 2013 by Paul Levy
Review: Better Days
"Definitely worth a look ... moments of genius."
Published May 29, 2013 by Paul Levy
Review: Duchess of Malfi
Bawdy, bardy, gory story.
Published May 29, 2013 by Michael Rowland
Review: False Friends
Another hugely successful play by Stuart Mentha. A veritable high point of the Prague Fringe.
Published May 28, 2013 by Michael Rowland
Review: Birdhouse
Surreal Comedy Horror
Published May 26, 2013 by Jess Burford
Review: Altar Ego
A confronting and tangible exploration of whether infidelity can save a marriage and improve relationships
Published March 1, 2013 by Prerna Ashok
Review: The Golden Phung – Sell Out
A thoroughly entertaining hour and a bit of satisfyingly stupid sketch comedy.
Published March 1, 2013 by David Jobling
Review: Samantha’s Hotline
A one-woman comedy drama about the trials of life and tedious phone sex
Published March 1, 2013 by Prerna Ashok
Review: The Comic Strippers
Does size matter when you are having... fun?
Published March 1, 2013 by David Jobling
Review: Volpone
Electric in parts, missing in others
Published August 7, 2012 by Georgina Newman
Review: Casablanca: The Gin Joint Cut
An exquisite homage to a classic film using theatre as a medium for worship, laughter and sheer delight!
Published August 7, 2012 by Donald C Stewart
Review: The Fitzrovia Radio Hour
If you don’t see this show now, then in the years to come you’ll pretend you did.
Published August 7, 2012 by Dan Lentell
Review: Love All
Where joyously funny meet macabre
Published August 7, 2012 by Alison Pollard-Mansergh
Review: Discover Ben Target
Ben Target is a discovery well worth making
Published August 7, 2012 by Catriona Ruth Paterson
Review: Boom Jennies: Mischief
Bubbly comedy from three girls as bright as exclaimation marks
Published August 7, 2012 by Andrew Allen
Review: Darkness Rising
From lightness, rising to dark .. but Fifty Shades Of Grey this ain't.
Published August 7, 2012 by Andrew Allen
Review: Teechers
A entertaining evening.
Published August 7, 2012 by Skye Crawford
Review: Repertory Theatre
A fast-paced, absurd comedy
Published August 7, 2012 by Jenni Davidson
Review: Tenderpits
Bitter sweet theatre
Published August 7, 2012 by Althea Stentiford
Review: Beard
Quick Fire And Engaging Sketch Comedy From A Two Woman Team
Published August 7, 2012 by Andrew Allen
Review: Savage in Limbo
Tragedy and sparkle
Published August 7, 2012 by Georgina Newman
Review: Savage in Limbo
Tragedy and sparkle
Published August 7, 2012 by Georgina Newman
Review: Uninvited
Fat Cat's delicious and absurd adaptation
Published August 7, 2012 by Shirley Jaffe
Review: NewsRevue
Setting the standard for rapid-fire sketch comedy
Published August 7, 2012 by Tim Wilcock
Review: Staffroom
Educational drama set at school but the kids are nowhere to be seen.
Published August 7, 2012 by Skye Crawford
Review: Calm & Collected
A chaotic tumble through anxiety
Published August 7, 2012 by Duncan Wilkins
Review: Candida
Arguably George Bernard Shaw’s most contemporary feeling comedy.
Published August 7, 2012 by Dan Lentell
Review: This Was Your Life
This is Your Life seen in a completely different light!
Published August 7, 2012 by Skye Crawford
Review: Girl Band
Interesting but needs a lick of polish.
Published August 7, 2012 by Skye Crawford
Review: Blithe Spirit
Ghostly Goings on
Published August 7, 2012 by Althea Stentiford
Review: The Pride
Australian lions create a roaring success.
Published August 7, 2012 by Catriona Ruth Paterson
Review: Le Foulard
"spectacularly honed one woman show"
Published June 7, 2012 by Jeffrey Jay Fowler
Review: Forever 27
" sweet, funny and at times sad"
Published May 29, 2012 by Richard Staplehurst
Review: Head Full of Red
Bottles full of potential
Published May 29, 2012 by Georgina Newman
Review: The Prayer Meeting
An original, well acted and hilarious depiction of man's desperate attempts to get God's attention.
Published May 29, 2012 by Krista Lahey-James
Review: Murphy’s Legacy
a spirited entertaining comedy with some lovely highlights, and pig-racing
Published May 29, 2012 by Josie Melia
Review: 15% of the Seagull
Well paced, plenty of laughs
Published May 29, 2012 by Bill Parslow
Review: Cult of the Wrong
A fearless, funny and absurd theatrical experience.
Published May 29, 2012 by Julie Everton
Review: The Alchemist
A successful revival of a classic satire
Published May 29, 2012 by Georgina Newman
Review: Deckchairs
Slightly bright and slightly breezy
Published May 29, 2012 by Georgina Newman
Review: Winston On The Run
Engaging Churchillian romp!
Published May 29, 2012 by Bill Parslow
Review: Not, Treasure Island
Set sail and walk the plank into a ferocious sea of hilarious mischief and nautical shenanigans.
Published May 29, 2012 by Richard 'Grey Beard' Staplehurst
Review: Coward at Sea
A rare gem” indeed!
Published May 29, 2012 by Shirley Jaffe
Review: Penny Dreadful’s Etherdome
A romp of a production which zips through history full of surprises and fun
Published August 7, 2011 by Donald C Stewart
Review: Uglies Do Edinburgh
Lashings of innuendo, double entendre and hoary old jokes at a rare summer outing for panto.
Published August 7, 2011 by Tim Wilcock
Review: Shakespeare Bingo: Titus
A fulfilling attempt to make that Shakespearean play understandable
Published August 7, 2011 by Donald C Stewart
Review: Lady Garden
Action packed sketch comedy from a talented female quintet
Published August 7, 2011 by Tim Wilcock
Review: A Hero’s Journey
Not so much a hero’s journey but the first few steps along the road.
Published August 7, 2011 by Jack Badley
Review: Hurry Up and Wait
Children’s theatre performance that enchants and entertains in equal measure.
Published August 7, 2011 by Donald C Stewart
Review: Instant Sunshine
"cleverly written, topical, gently amusing "
Published August 7, 2011 by Tim Wilcock
Review: Comedy Doesn’t Pay
a slick and highly satisfying hour of sketch-comedy from three highly-engaging performers
Published August 7, 2011 by Jess Duxbury
Review: Newsrevue
Newsrevue sets the standard for sketch comedy
Published August 7, 2011 by Tim Wilcock
Review: ‘The Rivals’
Charming, Playful and Entertaining
Published August 7, 2011 by Vicky Pearson
Review: The Overcoat
Gogol updated for the 21st century....with laughs!
Published August 7, 2011 by Darran Laine