It Just So Happened is a fascinating and funny history podcast. Fans should go, people interested in neither history nor smart people discussing history are unlikely to enjoy it, but the rest of us probably will. I did!
A review of Nabil Abdulrashid: The Purple Pill, Fringe 2023
Nabil Abdulrashid: The Purple Pill will make you acknowledge that we’ve screwed up but can still turn things around. This comedian has a powerful message and isn’t shy about sharing it. There’s laughter and tears.
A review of Paul Merton’s Impro Chums, Fringe 2023
Paul Merton’s Impro Chums is a welcome return to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and Paul Merton, Suki Webster, Richard Vranch, Mike McShane and Kirsty Newton are in fine comedic form.
A review of Rachel Parris: Work in Progress, Fringe 2023
Rachel Parris is fantastic and worth seeing, even if the Work in Progress is an honest-to-goodness description of the state of the show and not a clever name.
A review of 1 Billion Songs Please!, Fringe 2023
David Hoare has that magic combination of quick wit and observational insight. Dress in layers and grab a tix to “1 Billion Songs Please!”.
A review of Police Cops: The Musical, Fringe 2023
Police Cops is a hilarious musical comedy that is politically relevant and insightful. It is funny and charismatic. The songs are catchy, the choreography is impressive, and the acting is top-notch. Police Cops is a must-see for anyone who loves a good laugh and a thought-provoking, yet silly, story.
A review of A Terrible Show for Terrible People, Fringe 2023
A Terrible Show for Terrible People is a predatory mime act about finding a man and dealing with ghosts and pickles. It’ll grab you silently by the collar and wobble a foot in your face and likely at the same time.
A review of Jo Caulfield: Razor-Sharp, Fringe 2023
Jo Caulfield’s Razor-Sharp is a chance to see an award-winning and Edinburgh-based comedian that you should take. The hour-long gig at The Stand is a laugh, and the Leither speaks a lot of truth.