New Art Club: This Is Now (****1/2)

Brighton Dome – Pavilion Theatre (venue details) I’m partially dreading, and partially can’t wait, to write this review.  New Art Club come laden with accolades for their unique blend of dance and comedy, as well as their efforts beyond the stage: both Tom Roden and Pete Shenton are established figures in the dance world, and … Continue reading →

Reginald D Hunter: The Only Apple in the Garden of Eden and Niggas (****1/2)

Udderbelly’s Pasture (venue details) 16 – 30 Aug, 10:00pm (11:00pm) Reginald D Hunter is in danger of becoming a comedy icon: famous for his panel show appearances, as well as his sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival, it is fascinating to see what sort of crowds he attracts. There are clearly people present who have … Continue reading →

Dan Antopolski: Silent but Deadly (****1/2)

Pleasance Dome (venue details) 5 – 31 Aug, 9:20pm (10:20pm) One word: daft. There’s no better way to describe Dan Antopolski’s strange style of stand-up – a confounding mixture of one-liners, awkward laughs, comedy charts and rap songs. Yes, the man raps, and also has visual aids… This awkwardness creates a wonderful complicity with the … Continue reading →

Kent Valentine: How to Love Everyone (Even the Arseholes) (****1/2)

The GRV (venue details) 6 – 30 Aug (not 18), 9:20pm (10:20pm) The stereotypical image of an Aussie comic is a loud, aggressive braggart, so it is refreshing to see an Australian stand-up who is just delightfully charming. Kent Valentine couples this charm with a refreshing and bouncy wit, which makes for a really lovely … Continue reading →

Mike Wozniak: Clown Shoes (****1/2)

Pleasance Courtyard (venue details) 5 – 31 Aug (not 19), 6:00pm (7:00pm) To understand how this madman operates, I feel a description is in order. Mike Wozniak is not a showman; he does not bound onto stage to riotous applause. His casual stroll belies his twitchy energy, as he starts to talk, rather gently, about … Continue reading →

A Fistful of Snow (****1/2) [published on fringeguru.com]

BY RICHARD STAMP Oh, I just have no idea how to review this show.  I loved it, even when I hated it; I admired the plot, though I often suspected I hadn’t understood it at all; I winced at the jokes even as I rocked with laughter… and although, deep down, I think it must be wonderful, I’m honestly not sure I can tell … Continue reading →