Do you remember that point in the Shakespeare tragedy King Lear where you know that the King has truly gone insane because the Fool is making all the sense in the world? Well it seems that, in the wake of... Continue Reading →
Richard Dangerous, Lord Flashheart, Alan B'stard, Drop Dead Fred, Richie Richard, Kevin Turvey, Rick from the Young Ones... this legendary clown has created so many iconic, scene-stealing characters that he is destined to be discovered by new generations of comedy... Continue Reading →
I could tell you that we were looking to try out a new comedy venue and that's why we ended up down a back street in Islington on a cold Monday night. I could tell you that, but I would... Continue Reading →
It's essentially the last day of the Fringe and I find myself in a venue that I have never visited before - the best way to describe it would be an over-sized bomb shelter reinforced by an eclectic collection of... Continue Reading →
Where on earth do you start with Tony Law? I feel like this is a question that has haunted reviewers for many a fringe.. So I'll stall and talk about the venue whilst I work out where to start. I... Continue Reading →
I wasn't going to write this up... I never actually planned to see the show... This is someone else trying to do Only Fools and Horses!... Someone else playing Del boy!... I genuinely can't think of a bigger set of... 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 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 →
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 →
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