Sean Hughes: Life Becomes Noises: Fringe 2012
15/08/2012 … The ‘dead dad’ show has become such a cliché of comedy, that even mentioning it has become another cliché of comedy, so aware are all concerned that the terminal…
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Wed 15 August 2012
Daniel Simonsen: Fringe 2012
15/08/2012 … Like many of the newer generation of comics, Daniel Simonsen is a nervous, socially retarded misfit, uncomfortable in his own skin.
Jigsy: Fringe 2012
15/08/2012 … Les Dennis delivers an excellent performance as Jigsy, one of the last of a dying breed of working-men’s club comics.
Foil, Arms and Hog: Late Night Sketch Comedy
15/08/2012 … What a difference a year makes!Twelve months ago, Foil, Arms and Hog produced a patchy, unremarkable hour that one incredibly wise critic said was far from the breakthrough…
Through The Looking Screen: Fringe 2012
15/08/2012 … At best, this is a case of misclassification, for Though The Looking Screen is an attempt at opera with a modern theme, with only the mildest of comedy elements.
Elise Harris: Fringe 2012
15/08/2012 … This isn’t so much stand-up comedy as just stand-up talking.
Tue 14 August 2012
Kelly Kingham: Goody Two-Shoes
14/08/2012 … From Kelly Kingham’s understated, unassuming welcoming announcement in this hot pub back room, it was clear this was never going to be a flash, bang, wallop of…
Gentlemen Bears: Fringe 2012
14/08/2012 … A bear stand-up? Pah, Fozzie’s been doing it for years…But now there’s a new cub in the pack, as comedian Laurie Rowan slaps on the intricate make-up and furry…