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Kate Cheka review: A bold comedic voice that should not be ignored
“Her conversational and lively storytelling style as she tells us about her life knocks up against perceptive envelope-pushing political material. The combination of the two is potent – she holds nothing back”
123movies.com review: Chuck’n’Jeck should be the new Oscars hosts
“Duo Chuck’n’Jeck’s Fringe debut 123movies.com is a whirlwind of sketches tied together under the umbrella of the most nonsensical and most fun awards ceremony you’ve ever watched”
Fanny Bleach review: A creative and playful reclamation
“This is the sort of show that I long for at the Fringe: something queer and weird and extravagant that has an audience hooting and hollering and going out into the night feeling like they’ve just experienced something rare.”
Hudson Hughes review: A sharply written and surprising horror-comedy
“An absolute hoot. Hudson characterises this fading shine of light entertainment celebrity with aplomb, his frantic desperation to cling onto relevance butting up against the temptations and modernisations of a world that he is ill-equipped to deal with. “
“Be Good!” with Paulette review: A social etiquette class you’ll want to repeat
“The social realm is a tricky beast, filled with grey areas and traps that can catch anyone out if they are unprepared. Luckily, Paulette has devised a code of etiquette for handling every social situation you might come up against.”
Lady Bolognese review: Utterly grotesque and dangerously funny
“This is one of those totally unique late night Fringe shows that will see you leave wondering, did that just happen? Did I and a whole bunker of people just spank each other silly on command? The answer is yes. Willingly, in fact.”
Roger Prick review: An exceptionally fun and filthy drag king show
“Character comedian Han Whyte’s drag persona welcomes us to the launch of his new book and a relaunch of his previous works now adapted to be more feminist – at least in his eyes.”
Those People review: A silly, tender show about the mess of queer friendship
“A show that unpacks this odd existence with equal measures of absurdity and tenderness, emphatically queer, both extremely funny and bittersweet.”
Scout Boxall review: A masterpiece in comedic storytelling
“God’s Favourite is an intense and inspired hour, bound by a combination of zippy writing and a faith in the show’s journey, which the audience shares in wholeheartedly.”
Maya Ricote review: Hilarious and heartfelt clowning
“This debut clown show is more than skin deep, as Maya mines her former life as a telenovela actress to investigate the pressures of remaining youthful, hyper-feminine and emotionally palatable. “
Anna Leong Brophy review: A fantastically funny skewering of female tropes
“Sexy baby, harangued ex-wife to a deadbeat genius, male growth plot device… How far have we come really?”
Em Humble review: A rich and magical debut
“Her characters provide a showcase for her wide-ranging comedic abilities and allow plenty of space to play”
Mothman - A Romance Musical review: Everyone’s new favourite musical
“The immediate standing ovation that met Mothman’s curtain call came as no surprise. This is the type of show you’ll leave feeling like you need to see it again.”
Sam Eley is Basil Crumbwick review: Surreal, ghastly, ridiculously funny
‘Surreal and ghastly. This is gonna be one of the Fringe big’uns.’
Kate Hammer review: A dynamic and natural stand-up
“She’s dynamic and natural on stage, a simultaneously high-powered and relaxed stand-up.”
Kate Owens review: Cooking with Kathryn is a messy, hilarious riot
Getting to see Cooking With Kathryn is the perfect example of a welcome Fringe surprise – someone new to me and the Fringe, who has created something that fully reflects its anarchic, messy spirit. An absolute riot.
Su Mi review: Brash, raw and raucously fun
Gross in some places, soft in others, raucously fun all the way through. It’s a clown show that fully celebrates the joy of playing around. At every opportunity, Su takes the wilder option and runs with it.
Sam Nicoresti review: One of the most exciting comedians you could see
Like the skirt suit she’s in search of, Baby Doomer is woven from honeyed threads. She wears both wonderfully. Can you plausibly call someone one of the greats this early in their career?
Marjolein Robertson review: Lein is a hypnotic, lyrical end to the trilogy
Marjolein’s perspective is a gift and Lein is another hypnotic, lyrical piece of work, and as funny as ever. Even if we haven’t all watched nuns trampolining in Amsterdam, being lost is a universal feeling.
Ayoade Bamgboye review: Fresh, new comedy with an air of magic
I love all of it. Ayoade Bamgboye has the freshness of a new comedian performing without rules or restrictions. You truly have no idea what she might do next, and she makes it appear like she doesn’t either. It’s thrilling.
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