Articles by Neil Ballinger

Laugh Your Farce Off

Review
★★
Neil Ballinger
Edinburgh Fringe
19th Aug, 2013

Laugh your Farce Off is a collation of three new pieces of farcical writing, performed and produced by multiple artists involved in other shows at the Fringe.

Faustus

Review
★★
Neil Ballinger
Edinburgh Fringe
14th Aug, 2013

Six Lip Theatre’s production of Faustus is hit and miss at best.

Old Men Can't Jump

Review
★★★
Neil Ballinger
Edinburgh Fringe
12th Aug, 2013

The affably natured Rod Hunter, John Purves and Les Sinclair bring their charming stand-up routine of one-liners galore and light observation to the Bee Hive Inn.

Making Faces: Calm and Collected

Review
★★★
Neil Ballinger
Edinburgh Fringe
15th Aug, 2013

In an attempt to find the ultimate remedy for anxiety, Making Faces comedy sketch group move at fast pace, exploring themes relative to their subject through song, poetry, awkwardn…

Malt Whisky Demonstration for Beginners

Review
★★★★
Neil Ballinger
Edinburgh Fringe
14th Aug, 2013

Bennets Bar, as it has been my delight to discover, is one of Edinburgh’s best-kept secrets, stocking and selling only the finest malts from across the world.

The Sorries

Review
★★★★
Neil Ballinger
Edinburgh Fringe
18th Aug, 2013

The Sorries are talented, kilt clad, musical maestros Douglas Kay and Martin Philip.

Patrick Turpin: Just a Girl, Standing in Front of a Boy, Asking Him to Love Her

Review
★★★
Neil Ballinger
Edinburgh Fringe
15th Aug, 2013

Fringe debutant Patrick Turpin takes his audience on a trip down memory lane, as he bids for their approval.

Absolute Improv Stories!

Review
★★★
Neil Ballinger
Edinburgh Fringe
15th Aug, 2013

Absolute Improv Stories is a witty, hour-long show where children can transform their ideas into stories for the stage.

The Noise Next Door Comedy Lock-In

Review
★★★★
Neil Ballinger
Edinburgh Fringe
12th Aug, 2013

Improv can be the most hit and miss of comedy styles.

The Leeds Tealights: The Ultimate Indoor Experience

Review
★★★
Neil Ballinger
Edinburgh Fringe
13th Aug, 2013

At 5pm, four young men take on a daily mission of fitting a record number of sketches into one hour of comedy.

Snakes! The Musical

Writing a review for Quite Nice Theatre’s Snakes the Musical is an interesting concept, as the musical hasn’t actually happened yet.

Ronny Chieng: The Ron Way

Review
★★★
Neil Ballinger
Edinburgh Fringe
18th Aug, 2013

Last year’s Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Ronny Chieng holds high expectations in his debut at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Sally-Anne Hayward - Hey Follower!

Review
★★★
Neil Ballinger
Edinburgh Fringe
17th Aug, 2013

Sally-Anne Hayward delivers a highly personal, heart-warming show as she dives us head first into some of the more uncomfortable areas of her life.

Pete Cain: Everybody Out!

Review
★
Neil Ballinger
Edinburgh Fringe
17th Aug, 2013

Pete Cain, London’s wicked working class hero brings his manifesto for the future of the United Kingdom to the Assembly Rooms, in an attempt to solve each of his audience member�…

AAA Batteries (Not Included) - Free

Review
★★★★
Neil Ballinger
Edinburgh Fringe
15th Aug, 2013

Powered by the enigmatic personalities of compère Chris Turner, David Elms and Adam Hess, AAA Batteries is a show brimming full of energy, improvised humour and finely tuned routi…

Lucy Porter – Northern Soul

Review
★★★★
Neil Ballinger
Edinburgh Fringe
17th Aug, 2013

In her 22nd year of visiting the Edinburgh Fringe, the ever chirpy, evergreen Lucy Porter puts her identity in front of the audience as she explains her confused, northern routes.

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