The version of this show that went to Melbourne is so much better than a mere two stars, in fact, in a festival that includes Ross Noble and Adam Hills I'd easily rate this as one of the best.

Naomi, May 2005

Having seen this at both Edinburgh and Melbourne, there is a HUGE difference between the two. The shownow has more pace and energy, the multi media format now flows a lot better and the performaces have improved greatly. They've trimmed off the fat and have left a leaner, funnier and more frenetic show. I enjoyed it, the audiences are enjoying it and I guess, at the end of the day, that's all that matters.

Nicko, March 2005

Yes, it was all over the shop but then again that's what had endeared me to Phil's shows ever since he went solo. I loved it and the memory of Phil dressed as a snail will haunt my tiny mind for a very very long time to come

Nicko, September 2004

I saw Freedumb during the preview weekend and even though there needed to be some tweaks I soundly enjoyed it. Well done on a quick witted, strong and topical piece of work.

Emma Sheehan, September 2004

Saw the show knowing one thing and that is that I would see flashes of brilliance from Phil Nichol and that is worth the entrance money alone, I saw this half way through the festival and it was great. exactly how i expected a show that involved Phil holding up the mirror to global comercialization. Thought JP did very well -it's not easy sharing a stage with somebody as unpredictable as phil which was my thoughts going into the show but not coming out.

Adam Franklin, August 2004

I guess you could say the show's all over the place, but I reckon that's one of its strengths. The parodic joke of the format could easily have got tired very quickly, but the free-wheeling variety kept surprising me and kept me laughing. For a Dumb show, it's pretty damn smart

Chris, August 2004

Saw the preview in Liverpool last week...Very funny. As Phil said though, if you're going along to see him doing his usual craziness, it's not that. He's a bit more restrained, but the old Phil Nichol comes out from time to time.

Leon, July 2004