Rice lives off his nerves. He shields himself with vulnerability and then parades it before us, a man who wants to be cool but ends up being more like Leslie Nielsen in Naked Gun, a clown you can’t help but feel sorry for, even as you howl with laughter.
A review of Lianna Holston and Michael McPheat: Starter Pack, Fringe 2025
Starter Pack lives up to its name, delivering fresh comedy from two rising talents. Lianna Holston and Michael McPheat bring sharp wit, contrasting styles and infectious chemistry to their Fringe debut. Michael McPheat revels in oddities First up is Michael, with his anxious but radiant energy. He riffs on the quirks of his living situation […]
A review of Thor Stenhaug: One Night Stand Baby, Fringe 2025
A hilariously wholesome hour of stand-up from Norwegian born, London-based Thor Stenhaug, blending sitcom-ready storytelling with deeply personal stories.
Review: Michelle Wolf (Work in Progress), Fringe 2025
Boundary-pushing and sharper than ever, Wolf shows how motherhood has amplified rather than softened her range of smart and provocative comedy.
Review: Bald 2 in 1, Fringe 2025
A delightful journey into absurdity with Bald 2-in-1, a split-bill stand-up showcase from two very different bald men (although, as they point out, all bald men look the same) that bring their own brand of nonsense to the stage.
Review: Foot Putter – nothing to do with golf; everything to do with putting your foot in it! (Fringe 2025)
Maja is talented, sensitive and very likeable, with a story worth telling.
Review: #IsThisEssex? (Fringe 2025)
Defoe and Dhir bring crowd-pleasing charm and humour, ideal for an hour of lighthearted fun and silly gags. Two promising up-and-comers.
A Review of Toussaint Douglass: Accessible Pigeon Material, Fringe 2025
This show was truly something unique and I found myself utterly charmed by Toussaint Douglass’ combination of comedy with heart.