Fringe 2023: Sophie Sucks Face
Ever feared a family reunion? How about a family reunion where you must face your second cousin who you hooked with at the last reunion? Oh yeah, and the last…
Fringe 2023: John Robins – Howl
I don’t know if I ever want to see any show like Howl ever again. I have never felt anything walking away from a comedy show as wrenching as Howl. Yet it might be…
Fringe 2023: Ari Eldjárn Interview
In the City Café directly opposite Monkey Barrel 4, where he had been performing the latest edition of his hit show Saga Class, Ari Eldjárn is enjoying a late lunch in my company. Over…
Fringe 2023: Lorna Rose Treen: Skin Pigeon
I first saw Lorna Rose Treen at her Bedlam Late show, Midlands Child Syndrome, where she gave us just a snippet of her full hour show of character comedy, Skin…
Fringe 2023: Ania Magliano – I Can’t Believe You’ve Done This
Ania Magliano’s self aware stand-up hour follows her sellout debut from last year, and will not disappoint returning fans. The show starts with a tale of a bad haircut, which,…
Fringe 2023: Tamsyn Kelly – Crying in TK Maxx
Tamsyn Kelly’s beautifully named stand-up hour explores how men have shaped her life, a story which traces from her childhood to today. She asks herself, and the audience, what effect…
Fringe 2023: Mary O’Connell – Money Princess
Mary O’Connell: Money Princess is a delightful exploration of Mary O’Connell’s messy and interesting relationship with capitalism and her love for money. In her confident and matter-of-fact way, O’Connell lays…
Fringe 2023: Janitor/Manager and How to Have an Affair Without Really Trying
I decided to see Sean Conrad and Becky Goodman’s show “Janitor/Manager and How to Have an Affair Without Really Trying” after being handed a flyer for the event from a…