Sam Nicoresti effortlessly brushes away the usual kneejerk gender arguments that derail any meaningful discussion, to talk (or think out loud) about it in a far more thoughtful, nuanced and funny way. 4 stars
Monthly Archives: Aug 2022
Randy Feltface: Alien of Extraordinary Ability
“this puppet delivers each line like a comedy legend. I don’t know how, but his body language and facial expressions are never anything less than perfect.” 4 stars
Punchline Recommends The Delightful Sausage: Nowt But Sea
“There’s a constant crossfire of daft jokes and ribbing that includes us all as if we were best friends out on a holiday weekend.” 4 stars
Punchline Recommends Jayde Adams: Men, I Can Save You
“Jayde’s talent for anecdotes and storytelling in a way that reaches inside you is sheer brilliance.” 4 stars
Punchline recommends Lou Sanders: One Word: Wow
“The room practically hums with constant amusement, and she tips us into laughter whenever she pleases” 4.5 stars
Punchline Recommends The Listies: Prince of Skidmark
“There are jokes here for little ones, medium ones and big ones and it’s a joy to hear giggles coming from different age groups between the big laughs for everyone.” 5 stars
Punchline Recommends Ciarán Dowd: King Rodolfo
“King Rodolfo is taking over the Queen Dome at the Pleasance this year and it’s a marvel to behold. Since his last Fringe incarnation as a priest in 2019, Ciarán Dowd’s dazzling character has become a high-handed monarch, but how did he become king? Can he take his power to new heights? What’s his morning routine? All our questions are answered with a mix of bravado, beautifully spoken nonsense, and cheeky asides from this Spanish(-ish) lord among men.” 4 stars
Punchline recommends Rhys Nicholson: Rhys! Rhys! Rhys!
“He unfolds stories, experiences, commentaries and one great joke after another on universal themes from parents and growing up to early dates and long-term relationships” 5 stars
Punchline recommends Crybabies: Bagbeard
“Comedy at the Fringe is all about freedom to be original, fun, daft and brilliant and this bumper sketch adventure has it all” 4.5 stars