My first encounter with the Axis of Awesome was when my partner took me to see them at a sell-out Fringe show a few years back. I suspect most people encounter the Axis on YouTube, though. Each year I look forward to the chance to see the band – or Benny’s solo show – and […]
Review of Knightmare Live, Fringe 2013
Do you remember the TV show Knightmare? In the live version of the show the stage dressing falls down, goblins have to hold up signs in lieu of any hooks on the wall and all of the characters look very familiar. It’s hilarious. I think it helps to have fond memories of the kid’s TV […]
Review of Benny Davis: The Human Jukebox, Fringe 2013
I knew of Benny Davis through his band The Axis of Awesome. Recognising the name I was curious to discover what his solo show would be like. I’m not alone; while I mingled with the crowds outside the Gilded Balloon Teviot I overheard “Axis of Awesome” mentioned many times. The fact that Benny Davis was […]
Review of Paul Zerdin: No Strings, Fringe 2013
I enjoyed Paul Zerdin’s No Strings comedy puppetry show but only just. Don’t get me wrong; this act safely gets four stars; the potential problem came with the audience involvement. My partner and I, forced to sit very near the front by newbie Gilded Balloon staff, were next to the couple that Zerdin lured up […]