Michael Smiley – Original Review
12/03/2009 … As an icebreaker, Michael Smiley trots out the now-standard line for Northern Irish comedians, reminiscing about the days of the Republican terrorists who at least…
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Thu 12 March 2009
Dave Williams – Original Review
12/03/2009 … In total contrast to his namesake – who had to subtly change his surname before finding fame with Little Britain - this stand-up has risen through the ranks…
Tue 10 March 2009
Paul Chowdhry – Original Review
10/03/2009 … Paul Chowdhry has a dry, deadpan delivery that tends make the audience feel slightly uncomfortable, unsure of what’s going on beneath his inscrutable façade.
Fri 06 March 2009
Jamie Sutherland – Original Review
06/03/2009 … The alternative answer to the old gag ‘what do you call a Scouser in a suit?’, 35-year-old Jamie Sutherland is an unapologetically mainstream comedian, so it…
Tue 03 March 2009
Chris Roche – Original Review
03/03/2009 … Perhaps it’s because he knows there’s a critic in the room, but Chris Roche is on the defensive from the start.
Mon 02 March 2009
Dave Gibson – Original Review
02/03/2009 … Dave Gibson feels a little bit more like a holiday-camp host than a post-alternative comic.
Sun 01 March 2009
Andy Learmonth – Original Review
01/03/2009 … Young Aberdonian Andy Learmonth has a strong, confident presence undermined by patchy material.
Simon Fox – Original Review
01/03/2009 … Simon Fox is one of those slightly old-school comics who works across the interface of the established circuit and more mainstream venues – as happy on stage at…