As this was my first show of this year's fringe I wanted to start with a safe pair of hands... Usually when someone says that they mean "middle of the road" or "solid" but when it comes to comedy this... Continue Reading →
It's always interesting when an actor or TV personality announce that they are 'having a go' at stand-up. I have seen a few over the years and from Richard Bacon (frankly embarrassing) to Kirsten O'Brien (genuinely likable) the results have... Continue Reading →
The Invisible Dot emerges from the ether once more, in a spectral reincarnation of its former self. Once upon a time, The Invisible Dot, nestled near Kings Cross, stood as one of London's quirkiest venues – a haven for the... Continue Reading →
Vaultfest is quickly becoming one of my must-hit events in London. I love the fact that one minute you can be walking down a deserted South Bank on a cold mid-week night and the next you find yourself taking the... Continue Reading →
It had been THAT kind of day, the kind of day that makes you want your first ‘cocktail’ of the evening to be half a bottle of Zybrowka and ten packs of Paramol! Thankfully my comedy pal had other ideas... Continue Reading →
The last time that I had ventured to Dalston had been a trip to a sweat box, dropping club in the basement of a convenience store. It had been a fun night but not one that I have been tempted... Continue Reading →
When someone mentions Dara O Briain the first thing that probably comes to mind is “that game show host from Mock the Week and 8-bit”. Some people would probably stick him in the same box as regular TV personalities like Rob Brydon... Continue Reading →
I actually can't believe that I haven't written up a Reginald D Hunter show before. I have been gleefully watching him perform since my first ever Fringe where I actually bumped in to him on the balcony at the Perrier... Continue Reading →
This was a set of tickets that I was truly thrilled to get my hands on. In all of my many years of watching stand-up comedy I have somehow never managed to catch Dylan Moran live, he was slowly becoming... Continue Reading →
