Articles by Andy Read

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Seussical

This energetic cast and their enthusiasm make this a genuinely enjoyable performance.

The Comedian's Comedian Live with Stuart Goldsmith

This show is billed as a comedian’s comedy show for comedians.

Eat a Queer Fetus 4 Jesus - Free

A typical Edinburgh stand-up by Richard Coughlan in the back room of an easily hidden pub, this is truly a gem hidden amongst the Fringe.

Curtains

Review
★★★
Andy Read
London Fringe
3rd Aug, 2012

Curtains is the musical ‘whodunit’ about the cast of a failing Boston show that has ambitions for the New York stage via a series of twists, turns and murders.

Mark Watson: The Information

Mark Watson was running late.

Ganesh Versus The Third Reich

Review
★★★★
Andy Read
London Fringe
29th Jun, 2012

Doing a piece about two different religions, a holocaust and advertising the majority of your company as intellectually disabled is certainly a way to stir up some controversy, and…

Guardian Reader

Review
★★
Andy Read
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
14th Aug, 2012

Will Hanmer-Lloyd takes us on a political rant about everything you can find on the Guardian.

The Ginge, the Geordie and the Geek- All New Show 2012

A comedy sketch show, promising 32 new and hilarious sketches in under an hour.

The Static

ThickSkin have found a recipe for contemporary and physical theatre that works.

Interruption

Review
★★
Andy Read
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
16th Aug, 2012

You have to appreciate a company that leaves sweets on seats of the audience, like pillow chocolates at a hotel, but, sadly, they did not sweeten this show for me.

Mark Restuccia: How to Succeed at Internet Dating

Mark Restuccia cuts right to the point.

Comic Strip

Half stand-up comedy gig, half naughty strip burlesque, it sounds like a recipe for disaster.

High North Movement

Review
★
Andy Read
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
20th Aug, 2012

Remember when Mimi from RENT held a large performance protest and it was brilliant because we could all see the sense of irony and sarcasm behind it? High North Movement is this wi…