From stand-up and comedy theatre to festivals and legendary performers, we bring you honest reviews, recommendations and opinions from the wonderful world of comedy.
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- Rodney Dangerfield: No Respect (REC 1980)
“The other day I was looking in the mirror and I say to my wife, ‘I look terrible. Look at my face, I feel like throwing up, I’m old, tired, fat… I need a compliment, damn it! Say something nice… Continue Reading → - Avenue Q: The Musical (2026)
“Sunny Day, Sweepin’ the clouds away, On my way to where the air is sweet…Can you tell me how to get, how to get to… errr… Avenue Q?” Now, I realise this review could be considered a little late, seeing… Continue Reading → - Beetlejuice: The Musical (2026)
It’s showtime! Where to begin with this one? Let’s start with why on earth we’re here. I have no love for jukebox musicals – those clunky shows that awkwardly attempt to ram someone’s back catalogue into a half-baked story that… Continue Reading →
Step Inside the Big Top
From intimate London comedy clubs to the legendary venues of the Edinburgh Fringe, we’ve been out there experiencing the good, the bad and the occasionally questionable.
Our Big Top guide brings together comedy venues we’ve actually visited, with honest opinions and recommendations from the Clownster team.
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From the Archives
- Mr Swallow: Houdini (2017)
I first encountered Mr Swallow when I was dragged to see Dracula the musical. I say dragged because my ticket pal for the night had led me to believe that it was a straight performance and I could think of… Continue Reading → - The Horne Section w/ Tim Key (2017)
There is something ever so comfortable about The Horne Section – they get on stage and within minutes you feel feel like one of the guys, part of the banter, in on the joke. It’s an incredible skill and is one… Continue Reading → - Mae Martin: Dope (2017)
Everyone has a type of comedy that they love – sketch, end-of-pier, quickfire gag artists, surreal, musical etc etc. My personal favourite has always been the storyteller, the clown who can mix insightful truth and sadness into an hour where… Continue Reading →
