Comedy – Page 9 – FringeReview

Review: Spencer Jones: The Things We Leave Behind

A welcome return from a comedian who exemplifies the spitrit of The Fringe

Published August 7, 2019 by Joe Angella

Review: It’s Miss Hope Springs

Entertaining, funny, visceral and poignant Show!

Published August 7, 2019 by Jo Tomalin

Review: Encyclopedia of Kitchen Comedy Essays by Larry Tadlock

"No matter what combination of stories each show will deliver, I have no doubt that they will be as engaging as the ones I thoroughly enjoyed."

Published August 7, 2019August 7, 2019 by Gavin Lind

Review: Anna Drezen: Okay, Get Home Safe!!

Can true crime be funny? New York comic Anna Drezen makes it very funny.

Published August 7, 2019 by Patricia Silver

Review: Seasoned Professionals

A proper dose of light hearted fun delivered with tremendous panache

Published August 7, 2019 by Kate Saffin

Review: Don’t Be Terrible

A multi layered two hander about love, comedy and doing gigs

Published August 7, 2019 by Donald Stewart

Review: Lucy McCormick: Post Popular

Powerful women through the years in a visceral examination that leaves little left out or in.

Published August 7, 2019 by Donald Stewart

Review: Chagos 1971

A young and new company bring a true story to life of a time long forgotten in a truly interesting manner.

Published August 7, 2019 by Donald Stewart

Review: Stand-Up Poet

Poetry that packs a punch

Published August 6, 2019 by Tim Wilcock

Review: Stuart McPherson: Mr November

Gags, gags and more gags brilliantly delivered by a sharp young comedian

Published August 6, 2019 by Joe Angella

Review: White Girls

An innovative and original insight into volunteering in the jungle of Calais and how naivete turns through experience into knowledge; a journey we all benefit from.

Published August 6, 2019 by Donald Stewart

Review: Appropriate by Sarah-Jane Scott

The erratic path of true love: A simple tale told at a cracking pace with depth, style, and biting wit.

Published August 6, 2019August 6, 2019 by Kate Saffin

Review: Paul Currie: Trufficle Musk

A brilliant hour of bonkers comedy that makes you happy

Published August 6, 2019August 7, 2019 by Joe Angella

Review: Jena Friedman: Miscarriage of Justice

Come to this show to be challenged and entertained. It is well worth your hour.

Published August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 by Patricia Silver

Review: Predictably Irrational

engaging, enthusiastic, very knowledgeable

Published August 5, 2019 by Tim Wilcock

Review: When it happens

A hilarious socially engaged comedy!

Published August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 by Arghierenia Kyrimi

Review: Gilbert and Sullivan’s Improbable New Musical : Less Miserables

Dazzling ditties in a tale with a twist

Published August 3, 2019 by Tim Wilcock

Review: Stephen Buchanan: Baby Dove

Sharp story telling and keenly observed comedy in the hands of a talented young performer

Published August 3, 2019 by Joe Angella

Review: Stand Up with Janine Harouni

Fast, funny, gag laden storytelling with a rich cast of characters

Published August 2, 2019August 5, 2019 by Joe Angella

Review: Short Play Festival

Worth 110 minutes of any July evening.

Published July 22, 2019July 25, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Wit and Science

They render a faint scroll alive with wit

Published July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Dark Sublime

Renders complex sexual feeling and friendship with the grace of the everyday

Published July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Wigfield

Village of the Dammed

Published July 2, 2019 by Guy Picot

Review: The Mayor’s Debate of Tranquility, Nebraska

A darkly wry commentary on decorum in American politics

Published June 25, 2019 by Nikki Muller

Review: Intolerable Side Effects

You’d be hopping mad to miss this. It’s very bunny.

Published June 25, 2019 by John Hinton

Review: The Merry Wives of Windsor

The most cogent, most fun at the Globe this year.

Published June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Pockets

For a great night out pick Pockets.

Published June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 by Guy Picot

Review: While the Sun Shines

An outstanding revival.

Published June 16, 2019June 16, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Two Girls, One Mic

An hour of comedy sending up Hollywood culture.

Published June 15, 2019June 18, 2019 by Nikki Muller

Review: Mr. Yunioshi

Taking the Mickey out of Rooney.

Published June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by Guy Picot

Review: Transference

Regressions, she's had a few.

Published June 14, 2019 by Guy Picot

Review: George A Greene, The Pinner of Wakefield

We now know more of Greene than upstart crows

Published June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: The Taming of The Shrew

Highlight how good the play is just where we’re not looking for it

Published June 9, 2019June 10, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Avenue Q

A first-rate revival

Published June 5, 2019June 5, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Guru Dudu’s Silent Disco Walking Tours

A joyful Friday night wander/ dance off

Published June 3, 2019 by Alice Booth

Review: Further Education

A strong, committed production of a very fine comedy

Published June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Fruit Loop

Peerless Pearman

Published June 2, 2019 by Lisa Wolfe

Review: Henry IV Part 2 or Falstaff

The triumph of this newly-energized production is bringing the darker Falstaff to a diverse audience

Published May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Josh Berry: Voice Thief

Satirical impressions from a rising star

Published May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 by Joe Angella

Review: Paul Duncan McGarrity: A Practical Guide to Storming Castles

The most entertaining archaeologist since Indiana Jones

Published May 25, 2019 by Joe Angella

Review: Witch Hunt

A hard-hitting comedy of superior witchiness

Published May 25, 2019 by Sue Bradley

Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Enormous clarity, much heart and more than a pinch of magic. With marvellous singing.

Published May 24, 2019May 25, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Those Magnificent Men

Find out what happens to these Magnificent Men; for they were, and are.

Published May 22, 2019May 23, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Paradise Rocks

Elvis in Hawaii meets Milton's Paradise Lost

Published May 22, 2019May 22, 2019 by Robin Manuell

Review: Imaginauts

Fast paced Sci-Fi Farce

Published May 21, 2019 by Robin Manuell

Review: Hello Who’s Calling

The Alford touch is worth a diversion for. Or a trunk call.

Published May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: My Left Right Foot The Musical

An Outrageous and Genius Explosion of What Inclusion Actually Means in the Arts Carried on the Heroic Chariot of Musical Theatre

Published May 19, 2019May 20, 2019 by Lisa Douglas

Review: Fannytasticals Cum Again

Brighton's rude, raucous and highly entertaining female comedy group

Published May 18, 2019 by Joe Angella

Review: Fix My Brain

A gag-packed storytelling sketch show about what happens when your brain won’t let you be happy

Published May 14, 2019 by Joe Angella

Review: The Death Show

A gentle stroll into the valley of death

Published May 14, 2019 by Joe Angella

Review: Return to the Forbidden Planet

It’s a must-see. Whatever warp factors you have to go through.

Published May 12, 2019May 12, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: INK Festival Feast From the East

I’ve not seen a festival of short plays to compare with these.

Published May 10, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Dan Evans: 20%

Engaging comedy in the hands of a skilled performer

Published May 8, 2019 by Joe Angella

Review: Double Bill: Mother Figure, A Cut in the Rates

If you enjoy Ayckbourn, catch this in Edinburgh.

Published May 7, 2019May 9, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: No Knowing

How many ensembles can boast of an Ayckbourn first outside Scarborough?

Published May 7, 2019May 9, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Jody Kamali is Mike Daly: Darts and All

Written and performed by Jody Kamali

Published May 4, 2019May 4, 2019 by Lisa Wolfe

Review: Pickwick and Weller

A triumph.

Published April 13, 2019April 13, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: After Edward

This has to be the smartest debut from this venue since Jessica Swales’ Bluestockings: no wonder the playscripts sold out early.

Published April 5, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Club Tropicana The Musical

They deliver, in Costa Blanca spades.

Published March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Loving Androids

A beautifully-constructed play, small in compass, big in scope and deft at managing the transitions

Published March 25, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Tim Ferguson – A fast life on wheels

An exceptional show, performed by an obviously talent performer

Published March 20, 2019 by Amie Kendall

Review: Absurd Person Singular

With vintage Ayckbourn funny is devastating. Vintage BLT too.

Published March 17, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Tartuffe

Prepare to be Tartuffed.

Published March 4, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Men with Coconuts

Australian premiere of Edinburgh Fringe favourite comedy improvisation troupe

Published February 28, 2019 by Tim Marriott

Review: Benidorm Live

Heartwarming. It has the brash conviction of it origins, out and proud of it.

Published February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: hello/goodbye

You must queue to see this. It’s quite wonderful.

Published February 21, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: Don’t Dress for Dinner

For a farce there’s only one spot of monotony. That’s how uniformly outstanding this is.

Published January 29, 2019January 29, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: The Full Monty

Unmissable in this – er, newly enhanced production.

Published January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 by Simon Jenner

Review: The Ministry of Biscuits

It is the definitive musical about biscuits

Published January 6, 2019 by Paul Levy

Review: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Sparkling, a sassy, sexy, sure-footed revival. On its own terms, could it really be bettered?

Published December 23, 2018December 23, 2018 by Simon Jenner

Review: The Double Dealer

I doubt if there’s ever been a production as good as this.

Published December 21, 2018December 21, 2018 by Simon Jenner

Review: Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror to see.

Published December 19, 2018 by Simon Jenner

Review: Trial By Laughter

You won’t see a finer comedy till well into the new year.

Published November 20, 2018 by Simon Jenner

Review: The Comedy About a Bank Robbery

A redefining farce in every way.

Published November 14, 2018November 14, 2018 by Simon Jenner

Review: The Little French Lawyer

Make friends with this troubling, deeply fascinating, vitally sour play.

Published October 29, 2018October 29, 2018 by Simon Jenner

Review: The Wits

Exhilarating and fresh, this comedy shows just how singular Davenant is, deserving full-scale revival. You’d go far to find as spirited and sure-footed a cast as this.

Published October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 by Simon Jenner

Review: Losing Venice

A play we need, and a production that honours it.

Published September 14, 2018 by Simon Jenner

Review: Madhouse

A surreal and nostalgic tragicomedy exploring memory and mental illness

Published September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 by Emma Plotkin

Review: White

Exposing the lunacy of hate groups, the acerbic satire will have you crying with laughter.

Published September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 by Emma Plotkin

Review: Justin Matson: Fatter Than You Think

Entertaining, compelling, provocative - and very funny!