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August 5, 2025    Mumblecomedy

Eryn Tett Finds Her Audience Click Here For Review


SANCHIE from Sydney, Australia - LIVE at the Home Bar

June 25, 2025   

Article about SANCHIE Live

SANCHIE from Sydney, Australia - LIVE at the Home Bar


THE TOTALLY IMPROVISED MUSICAL

June 6, 2025    North West End

Review of The Totally Improvised Musical

THE TOTALLY IMPROVISED MUSICAL

Performed without a script and built entirely on audience suggestion, Totally Improvised Musical at the King’s Arms in Salford delivered an inventive and riotously funny 45-minute whirlwind of spontaneous storytelling, songs, and surreal humour.

The night’s improvised show—brilliantly titled Greggs: The Great Takedown—centred around a dystopian northern England where the beloved high street bakery chain had collapsed, leaving the nation starved of sausage rolls, steak bakes, and purpose. What unfolded was a musical odyssey of longing, resistance, and puff pastry politics.

Original numbers like the haunting The North Is Barren and the stirring anthem The Heart of England showcased the cast’s quick wit and vocal chops. Each song, conjured on the spot, was surprisingly tuneful, cleverly rhymed (sometimes), and underscored by confident live accompaniment that added real musical depth to the madness.


The performers fully committed to their characters and scenes, letting them breathe just long enough before pivoting to the next ridiculous twist. One or two scenes did feel like they’d run their course a little too long – the scene about potatoes springs to mind. While I appreciate no improv is going to be perfect, knowing when to cut scenes when they’ve run out of steam is critical.

The cast’s energy and trust in one another were palpable, and even when a scene teetered on the edge of collapse—as improvised theatre often does—they somehow steered it into laughter.

The Totally Improvised Musical was a delightfully daft reminder that theatre doesn’t need sets, scripts, or sausage rolls to satisfy. All it takes is imagination, courage, and the willingness to sing your heart out about a world without pasties. Click Here For Review


The Free Fringe Festival 2025 Programme is Live!

June 5, 2025   Free Festival News

The Free Fringe Festival 2025 Programme is Live!

Enjoy all of our shows this year! Our 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Programme is Live... Click Here For Article


How to make money and get noticed at the Edinburgh Fringe

June 2, 2025   Chortle

Article about Nathan Cassidy: Piracy

How to make money and get noticed at the Edinburgh Fringe

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Singing, Sagging and Shagging - A Hilarious, Unfiltered Ode to Aging and Audacity

May 25, 2025    Sussex News

Review of Barbara Fernandez: Singing, Sagging and Shagging

Singing, Sagging and Shagging - A Hilarious, Unfiltered Ode to Aging and Audacity

It’s not often a show comes along that boldly wears its wrinkles like battle scars, belts out tunes with unapologetic vibrato, and treats taboo like yesterday’s gossip. Singing, Sagging and Shagging is that rare beast: a no-holds-barred, belly-laugh-inducing, and surprisingly poignant revue that smashes stereotypes about growing old.

The stage crackles with energy of seasoned performer Barbara Fernandez — radiating charisma, timing, and vocal chops — takes the audience on a riotous journey through the realities of aging. From menopause meltdowns, getting old guy stiff, losing a husband to a cult, her chest going sagging and Viagra misfires, no topic is off-limits. Yet somehow, the show dances along the line between crude and clever with the finesse of a veteran stand-up comic.

Musically, the performance is a delight. Reworked classics and original numbers blend seamlessly with witty lyrics and pitch-perfect delivery. Think Cole Porter meets Victoria Wood — with a dash of Calendar Girls cheekiness. The standout tearjerking song was ‘Tattoo’ by Loreen, that had the crowd roaring one minute and misty-eyed the next.

But what truly sets Singing, Sagging and Shagging apart is its heart. Behind the innuendo and infectious laughter lies a celebration of resilience, friendship, and self-acceptance. It’s a love letter to living fully, long after society says you should fade into the background.

This is not your average cabaret. It’s raunchy, rebellious, and real — and it deserves to be seen.

Reviewers Verdict: A must-see show for anyone who’s ever worried about getting older — or just wants a bloody good laugh.

Reviewers Score: A not too saggy 4/5. Click Here For Review


REVIEW of Traumedy at GICF

May 24, 2025   Fion Brown's blog

Article about Traumedy: A Guide to Being a Fabulous Homeless Addict

REVIEW of Traumedy at GICF

It’s been said that one of the best ways to combat stigma is through open conversation. With his one man show, Traumedy: A Guide to Being a Fabulous Homeless Addict, Iain Anderson showed that the critical acclaim he has received thus far has been well-earned.

Not only is he the king of the homeless and a self-taught psychologist, Iain Anderson is crucially the charmingly quick-witted fix that the standup scene is missing. While Barcelona may have claimed him now, the Port Glasgow native was clearly at home on Sunday 23 March when he took to the stage in Bath Street’s The Griffin. From learning the unspoken etiquette of gay saunas to surviving attempts on his own life, the 40-year-old comic fused his observational prowess and innate storytelling ability to create an hour-long set full of hearty laughs and deep reflection. Click Here For Article


Eryn Tett @ Blizzard

April 28, 2025   Blizzard

Eryn Tett @ Blizzard

Closing the first section was Eryn Tett – an act who has previewed with us and recorded her special with us a few years back – but has never actually done a set at one of our main shows until now! And oh boy, I’d say we were in for a treat, because we absolutely were, but honestly I think she had nearly as much fun as the rest of us in this chaotically bonkers set that everyone lost control of in the most anarchically fun way possible.

It’s really hard to comment how much of Eryn’s set was planned chaos and how much was just a result of having an audience who commits to the bit to a detriment. Whatever the reason, Eryn’s set is an unforgettable performance. One of the most playful and almost clowning like sets of the night, the jokes, as brilliant as they were, took a backseat to the performance in the room, punctuated by 10-20 seconds of dancing to horsegiirL after each punchline, all while a handshake was being passed back and forth throughout the small room our club is in, gradually getting weirder with extra flourishes and additions to the greeting.

So much was going on during this set, the only comparable vibe is when I did the Glang Show last year – where the performers are more there as entertainment toys and facilitators rather than the comedians actually in charge of the show. All of this was curated by Eryn’s endearing comic personality, Hedberg-esque jokes, and eye for creative whimsy second to none.

Don’t misunderstand me, Eryn Tett is a phenomenal comic writer, and it shows. But more than that, she successfully set a comedic atmosphere that was elevated to a point where her jokes became almost irrelevant. That is a comic skill that very few people can pull off in a way that works. Truly one of the best examples of boundary breaking comedy in 2025 in the literal sense, not just angry men creating a club where they can say slurs and no one is allowed to be annoyed or upset by it. If you want a truly one-of-a-kind comedic experience, check out Eryn Tett at a comedy club near you, IMMEDIATELY. Click Here For Article


Best & Worst of Edinburgh Fringe

April 4, 2025    Distractify

Review of Raul Kohli: Kohl and the Gang

Best & Worst of Edinburgh Fringe

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Best & Worst of Edinburgh Fringe

April 1, 2025   Distractify

Article about Raul Kohli: Kohl and the Gang

Best & Worst of Edinburgh Fringe

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A Most Accomplished Act: The Way Stand Up Should Be

April 1, 2025   Mumble Comedy

Article about Raul Kohli: Makes It Up As He Goes Along

A Most Accomplished Act: The Way Stand Up Should Be

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Making You Laugh While Challenging How You See The World

April 1, 2025   MindShare

Article about Raul Kohli: A British Hindu's Guide To Spirituality

Making You Laugh While Challenging How You See The World

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How is he still single?

March 13, 2025    FringeFeed

Review of 33 Years Single

How is he still single?

How is he still single?!?



From the beginning, Delby embraces the stage with his charm and wit, all the while, beaming a smile to make you blush. He is authentic in his approach and tells you real stories of his dating life, albeit not much of one, and how it came to be. Recounting stories, old and new, with punchlines peppered throughout, he tells these in a way that you can see reflect his hilarious personality.



Occasionally laughing at his own thoughts, he spoke out loud, he pulls memories and turns them into jokes, making himself cackle in the meantime.



I was on the edge of my seat, even spitting my drink out at one point.



Involving the crowd, but without heckling, he pulled suggestions and turned them into hilarious rap songs to compliment his show.



Delby is a must-see for your fringe experience. He will have you leaving the show with a grin, wanting to see his next show too. Click Here For Review


February 13, 2025    The Student

Review of Ask A Stripper: Pulling Back The G-String

To think that this show is an opportunity to stare at some naked women and ask if they’ve slept with a client is to severely underestimate the potential of the performance. It isn’t for the faint-hearted, but it is empowering, funny and full of life. You couldn’t get this insight anywhere other than the Fringe and whether you’re a seasoned feminist or not, it will completely alter your outlook. Click Here For Review


Kyle Legacy - The King of Comedy (UK)

February 10, 2025    Fringefeed

Review of 100% Scouse Comedy

Kyle Legacy - The King of Comedy (UK)

Reviewed by: Fringefeed

Review by Glen Pendlebury | 25 January 2025
If you’re looking for a comedy show that feels more like a chaotic fever dream than a traditional stand-up set, The King of Comedy by Kyle Legacy is your ticket to madness.

A self-proclaimed LeBron James of comedy (but funnier and whiter), Legacy delivers a show that’s equal parts slam dunk and off-the-wall insanity. From the moment he takes the stage, Legacy’s energy is electric. His ability to connect with the crowd is unparalleled, turning heckles into punchlines and strangers into co-stars.

This isn’t just a comedy show—it’s a live experiment in how far an audience can be pushed into the realm of the unexpected. No two shows are the same, and that’s exactly the point. Legacy doesn’t just tell jokes; he pulls them out of a hat literally like some kind of deranged magician. Whether riffing on multicultural observations, spinning improvised stories, or dancing his way into absurdity, he keeps the audience guessing—and laughing—every step of the way.

One moment, he’s cracking sharp one-liners, and the next, the room has somehow transformed into an impromptu dance club. Expect chaos. Expect brilliance. Expect the unexpected. There’s a raw, unpredictable charm to Legacy’s performance that sets him apart from your standard comedy circuit staples.

His crowd work is unmatched, and his quick wit ensures every moment feels fresh and alive. You’re not just watching a show; you’re part of it, swept up in the whirlwind of his infectious energy. With The King of Comedy, Kyle Legacy proves why he’s earned his place as a staple of the comedy scene. It’s bold, it’s wild, and it’s absolutely hilarious.

If you want a night out that’s as unpredictable as it is side-splittingly funny, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind comedic ride. Just be prepared—this isn’t your average stand-up show. It’s comedy on steroids, and it’s nothing but net. Click Here For Review


Michael Shafar - Well Worth the Chemo ★★★★★

February 5, 2025    The Edinburgh Reporter

Review of Michael Shafar - Well Worth the Chemo

Michael Shafar - Well Worth the Chemo ★★★★★

"Shafar has a disarmingly relaxed approach and an intelligent sense of humour with a wildly inventive, darkly comic imagination." Click Here For Review


Juliette Burton offers more than just laughs in her stand-up performances...

November 3, 2024   LeftLion

Article about Juliette Burton: Going Rogue

Juliette Burton offers more than just laughs in her stand-up performances...

This week we’re celebrating the return of the Nottingham Comedy Festival- and last night opened with a bang at the Lord Roberts with the first show in the Lol-GBTQ+ lineup. We were treated to a double bill by world-renowned and Fringe Famous Comedienne Juliette Burton. Providing loads of laughs, audience participation and a multi-media spectacle we got to experience a sneak preview of Juliette’s latest show as well as her currently touring one which left us feeling a little bit more hopeful for the future!

First show of the night, Going Rogue, delved into Juliette’s love and obsession with all things nerdy (as the name- a reference to X-Men- may suggest)- including a ranking of all her latest cosplays, a laundry list of easter eggs and references and even a chance for the audience to create their own digital avatar to appear in the show (still a slight work in progress, but the technical difficulties only added to the hilarity). Both shows were also a very raw, open and honest look into our hosts personal life, struggles and methods she uses to get through the everyday. As someone who also turned to nerdy hobbies to get me through the pandemic, I can certainly relate to the anecdotes of testing out cosplaying during lockdown! We also got to find out how these cosplaying endeavours impacted on Juliette’s dating life, often with very funny and heartwarming results.


Juliette’s second show, Hopepunk, was a very raw delve into her mental health struggles, and how she (and the audience) can use hope, love and community to overcome all of life’s challenges. It was a perfect blend of deep introspection cut through with perfectly timed comedy anecdotes, which stopped the mood from dropping too low. Inviting the audience to offer up their own thoughts on what gave them hope and finishing off with a message of affirmation and aspiration- definitely leaving us on a high!

Hopepunk and Going Rogue were the perfect way to kick off this comedy festival! Taking the standard stand-up formula and injecting it with new life and a fresh new perspective. I definitely recommend checking out a Juliette show in the future!

Juliette Burton's Going Rogue and Hopepunk appeared at the Lord Roberts on Saturday November 2nd 2024 and as part of the LOL-GBTQ+Comedy Festival.
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Barbara Fernandez Singing, Sagging and Shagging

August 23, 2024    Fringe Review

Review of Barbara Fernandez: Singing, Sagging and Shagging

Barbara Fernandez Singing, Sagging and Shagging

Low Down

Barbara Fernandez Singing, Sagging and Shagging is built around the idea that trauma can be presented with humour, and Fernandez doesn’t shy away from sharing her own. She takes us on a whirlwind journey through her life.

Soaring vocals, belly laughs, and touching tales—that’s what you get when you spend an hour in Barbara Fernandez’s presence. She’s fearless, endearing, and utterly unflinching, a force of nature who leaves us laughing and reflecting. Fernandez is fearless, endearing, and utterly unflinching. She’s vulnerable yet confident, raunchy yet touching An hour in Barbara Fernandez’s company is an absolute joy.

Review

In a tiny space upstairs at Bar 50, Barbara Fernandez welcomes her audience with a song welcoming us, kicking off a cabaret show that swings from raucous humour to deeply touching moments. Edinburgh is full of intimate venues like this, where audiences gather in the hopes of discovering the next big thing, and Fernandez’s show certainly delivers an experience that’s hard to forget.

Fernandez has the audience hooked from the start, with one liners and stories that dance between mild and quite raunchy, depending on your compass on these things. It’s refreshing and empowering to see an older woman take to the stage with such confidence, unashamed of her past mistakes and bad choices—things we’ve all done but rarely talk about. She shares her mental health struggles openly, offering insight into her life with a lightness that never feels self-indulgent.

As a singer, Fernandez is a consummate professional, with a gorgeous resonant voice. She uses the microphone masterfully, always perfectly positioned to ensure every note resonates without overpowering the small space. The linking stand-up segments between songs feel a little less polished, but she is relatively new to stand up. Once she starts singing or telling a story, though, Fernandez is in her element, and the audience is swept along with her.

The show is built around the idea that trauma can be presented with humour, and Fernandez doesn’t shy away from sharing her own. She takes us on a whirlwind journey through her life, starting in Paris at 22 and moving through a series of boyfriends, husbands, jobs, and eventually, a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). But this is no heavy-handed exploration of mental health, the stories she shares often burst into song, with well-known tunes transformed by snappy, new lyrics that deliver delicious fragments of her life. In one particularly memorable moment, she pauses to ask the audience if they’re ready for the serious bit—a brief but insightful explanation of BPD, delivered with the same warmth and humour that permeates the entire show followed by a song about BPD, gentle, lyrical – a highlight of the show.

Overall, soaring vocals, belly laughs, and touching tales—that’s what you get when you spend an hour in Barbara Fernandez’s presence. She’s fearless, endearing, and utterly unflinching, a force of nature who leaves us laughing and reflecting. Fernandez is fearless, endearing, and utterly unflinching. She’s vulnerable yet confident, raunchy yet touching An hour in Barbara Fernandez’s company is an absolute joy.

And, in true Fringe fashion, she wraps up her show with a plea for reviews, donations, and, most importantly, spreading the word about this must-see show. And, being Barbara it’s in song! Click Here For Review


Edinburgh Fringe highlights: Euronews Culture's five comedy picks

August 21, 2024   Euronews

Article about Stories from the Office of a Sex Dungeon

Edinburgh Fringe highlights: Euronews Culture's five comedy picks

Stories from the Office of a Sex Dungeon
One of the Fringe’s most enjoyable qualities is the chance to encounter something brilliant on a whim. This Free Fringe show was a surprise highlight from Katharyn Henson, a New York-based writer who spends the hour regaling tales from her time working as a manager in a BDSM dungeon. The entire thing is a casual affair with Henson taking questions from the audiences about the strangest kinks she’s encountered, how everyone should rush at the opportunity to be findomed (look it up), and a Hasidic Jew’s innermost desires. Scheduled for 2.30pm, don’t be mistaken by the timing, this is very much an 18+ show. Click Here For Article


Barbara Fernandez - Singing, Sagging and Shagging

August 19, 2024    Theatre and Art Reviews

Review of Barbara Fernandez: Singing, Sagging and Shagging

Barbara Fernandez - Singing, Sagging and Shagging

Barbara Fernandez is sixty-something and embarking on her first Edinburgh Fringe with her outrageously funny comedy musical show Singing, Sagging and Shagging. Meet Liza Minnelli and Debbie Harry’s love child as she takes to the stage.

Fernandez has the audience engaged throughout the show with a range of mild to borderline humour. Her life has been a rollercoaster of emotions and events. Although for stand-up purposes it can be viewed that her life has been a material gathering exercise ready for her stand-up career.

The material is fresh and empowering for an older woman to take to the stage and bare her life in public. Unashamed of her mistakes and bad choices, which we are all guilty of but don’t talk about for fear of repercussions. She openly discusses her battles with mental health. Fernandez also explains why BPD is often undiagnosed by Doctors officially on medical records. No, it’s not because they can’t be bothered.

Fernandez isn’t new to show business and just wait until she sings one particular number and every inch of the talented professional singer fills the room. There’s still plenty more material waiting to surface from this talented lady and I am interested to see where her career takes her next.

Please check out the link below for Singing, Sagging and Shagging which is running in the new Bar 50 venue as part of the Free Fringe in Cowgate, Edinburgh. The Free Fringe has a fantastic variety of shows available across their venues this Fringe.

Four Stars. Click Here For Review


Edinburgh Magazine - Dave Chawner's New Show About 'Success'

June 11, 2024   Edinburgh Magazine

Article about Dave Chawner: Mental

Edinburgh Magazine - Dave Chawner's New Show About 'Success'

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‘The house of commons is a posh white peoples’ rap battle’

April 8, 2024    Morning Star

‘The house of commons is a posh white peoples’ rap battle’

ALVIN LIU is from China, where a thriving stand-up scene has developed in the past few years in Shanghai and Beijing — though your entire venue might get shut down if someone makes a joke that could even vaguely be construed as a slight against the motherland.

No such problems in Britain — yet — and there are some very funny Chinese comics up-and-coming on the London scene, including Chin Wang and the brilliant Blank Peng. Liu definitely has the chops to join them, with his by turns universal and deeply personal observations building up to an excellent debut hour.

The set begins as all comedy shows should: with the performer’s mother singing a karaoke song in Mandarin, and it’s Liu’s relationship with his mother, across decades, continents, viewpoints, and languages, that form the backbone to his material.

He is charm personified, putting this multinational and multilingual crowd immediately at ease — even the people who weren’t expecting it to be in English. We’re hooked into his world with a barrage of well-honed gags interspersed with quieter, more reflective, but still subversive material — some of which flies over the head of the audience, who seem occasionally unsure of how they are supposed to react.

Particularly brilliant are sections on depression — knowingly presented as a decadent Western indulgence — and Chinese schooling, in which one learns that one plus one equals China has a thriving agricultural sector.

Crowd-pleasing dunks on Japan — his perspective on Oppenheimer is worth the price of admission alone — are leavened with clever, unexpected observations on cultural differences over body image, sex, and sexuality. Liu’s thoughts on oppression, and how self-identity is policed even in the very young, are important in any language.

The conclusion to this hour is strong, but could perhaps be better seeded early in the narrative. The bits on racism are beautifully observed but could do with being further unpacked; Liu’s relationship with the West, via English teachers and American hip hop, is a rich seam worthy of further exploration.

And so, too, is the material about the country Liu and his mother find themselves in.

“Sure we can’t buy freedom, but you can’t buy eggs,” points out Liu in a gleeful reversal of orientalist assumptions. Britain’s economic, cultural and political decline is skewered brilliantly here, and I’m curious to see how it goes down in, say, Dunstable, or Doncaster.

Liu punches up and exposes the ludicrous nature of our own Parliament, and of our “two party” system — jokes that seem beyond our current, home-grown comedy establishment, but in a way that is inclusive, easy to access, and very, very funny.

He’s definitely one to watch, and I don’t mean in a surveillance-state kind of way. Click Here For Review


How is he still single?

January 21, 2024    FringeFeed

Review of 33 Years Single

How is he still single?

How is he still single?!?

From the beginning, Delby embraces the stage with his charm and wit, all the while, beaming a smile to make you blush. He is authentic in his approach and tells you real stories of his dating life, albeit not much of one, and how it came to be. Recounting stories, old and new, with punchlines peppered throughout, he tells these in a way that you can see reflect his hilarious personality.

Occasionally laughing at his own thoughts, he spoke out loud, he pulls memories and turns them into jokes, making himself cackle in the meantime.

I was on the edge of my seat, even spitting my drink out at one point.

Involving the crowd, but without heckling, he pulled suggestions and turned them into hilarious rap songs to compliment his show.

Delby is a must-see for your fringe experience. He will have you leaving the show with a grin, wanting to see his next show too. Click Here For Review


August 6, 2023    Neurodiverse Review

Review of Disabled Cants

“The most accessible, friendly and inclusive show I’ve ever seen” - Neurodiverse Review Click Here For Review


Review

August 3, 2023    All Edinburgh Theatre

Review of CeilidhKids at the Fringe

Review

Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (Venue 170): Thurs 3 – Sun 27 Aug 2023
Review by Torya Hughes

CeilidhKids return to the Counting House with their popular family dances, aimed at providing the youngest audiences with a taster of traditional Scottish dance.

Compere Caroline Brockbank has been running CeilidhKids for around 16 years, after finding a lack of accessible ceilidhs when her own children were young. The company operates in and around Edinburgh throughout the year, even branching out into seated ceilidhs for the elderly and special events for those with dementia. This emphasis on accessibility makes for a very welcoming atmosphere, with no pressure to take part and an emphasis on fun.

CeilidhKids in action. Pic: CeilidhKids

The Counting House Ballroom is a good size for a busy group of dancers, with around 60 children and grown ups in attendance. The suggested age range is 3-7yrs, but there are some young teenagers who are happy to join in, and several babies who seem to enjoy just bouncing along to the music. Although there are some seasoned dancers in attendance, there are also first time participants from as far as China and Philadelphia.

Caroline leads her audience through a series of simple rhythm games to get started, clapping and stamping at first, then patting their bottoms in time to the beat – cue much hilarity from the younger ones! After a warm up, it’s time for the only ceilidh dance using the original steps, a traditional Gay Gordons. As with all of the dances, there are modifications to allow one adult to dance with two children, or to accommodate smaller children who might get tangled up with the original moves.
Giants, Trees and Frogs

There are plenty of other traditional dances included, but in much simpler arrangements to allow everyone to join in. The Swedish Masquerade becomes Giants, Trees and Frogs, with some freestyle jumping at the end, while a Flying Scotsman leaves out some of the more complex moves but retains the basic shape of the dance. The whole thing ends with a variation of the Circassian Circle, thankfully without any of the progression of the original!

Caroline tailors the set perfectly to her young audience, including plenty of water breaks and taking the time to walk every dance through before starting. The music is recorded, but the lack of a live band does not detract from the atmosphere. I took my 5yr old, who said that she liked jumping and spinning the best, and wants to go back again. This is the perfect way to introduce young children to ceilidh. Click Here For Review


Good Dick Energy

February 16, 2021    Fringefeed

Review of Good Dick Energy

Good Dick Energy

Ok, ok I know what you’re thinking – this show is going to be super dirty and full of dick references. Well, it is full of dick jokes but the good kind – the funny kind. Grant Mushet has Good Dick Energy according to an audience member from a previous show. What does that mean? Well your guess is as good as mine, but Mushet thinks of it as having the balls to get up and do stand-up comedy even when he might bomb out. Believe me, bombing out is the least of Mushet’s worries in this FRINGEWORLD 2021 show! He’s a natural comedian spinning tales and telling jokes with an affable and carefree nature, and it’s absolutely worth the $20.

Grant Mushet is a loveable Scotsman who has lived in Perth long enough to have a good few sets and a string of ‘tight fives’ about the place. Retiring his material after this very show, Good Dick Energy is Mushet’s greatest hits – regaling us of stories when he first moved to Perth (well, Rockingham!) and the colourful cast of characters he has met along the way. Mushet’s style is casual and laid back – he turns standard anecdotes about Scotland and his upbringing and funny stories into the twisted musings of a whacko. I say this with the highest regards – Mushet is hilarious. This dark Polyanna sees things differently but with a surprisingly happy go lucky attitude – who else can see the up side of knife crime, unicorns, and lawn bowls?

Good Dick Energy is, on the surface a good, solid stand-up comedy show. Mushet happily peels back the surface layers and provides intelligent, nuanced, and surreally hilarious observations – it’s highly entertaining. There are ebbs and flows but even the ebbs are funny in the hands of this deftly affable guy who plays with the audience with great skill. Go and get some Good Dick Energy from Grant Mushet – you won’t regret it! Click Here For Review