The caves are a dark and musty venue where one could imagine unspeakable acts happening in past times, making it the perfect setting for Maxwell's Fullmooners. This is no ordinary late show but a loony moony death cult! Andrew Maxwell is a natural cult leader and effortlessly converts the assembled crowd of neophytes into baying howling fullmooners. There is something of camaraderie in this show between the acts and the audience which a first timer may feel left out of. Maxwell himself is a charming and charismatic host guiding proceedings along encouraging the crowd to howl at the moon which appears when other shows would use drums and a cymbal.
First act up was Brendan Burns, the fringe perennial, ranting and shouting his way through 10 minutes. Careering from Russell Brand, why you should always choose a steak pie instead of scotch pie in a chip shop if not native to Scotland, to this years fringe favourite joke about terrorist attacks on Glasgow and how Muslims will never convert the Scots infidels with their promise of no casual sex, drugs, getting up to pray early and especially drink.
Next up Korean Break dancers who Im sure look very good in their own show but didnt translate well in to a late night revue and seemed to be more filler than guests. Lady Carol of the Moon, a pretty and confident chanteuse crafting hits from the past and a ukulele into sublime and slightly sinister soulful songs. The second half consists of Nick Dodo and Micky Flanagan, both comedians performing at this years fringe and another song from Lady Carol.
Starting late and with an interval the Fullmooners runs for approx for an hour and a half with most of it being filler. More Lady Carol, Andrew Maxwell and some more from the technician whos witty retorts were a definite high light. A cult of the moon it may be but if youre going make sure youve stocked up on loony juice before. Maxwells Fullmooners has more camaraderie and a less confrontational feel than other late night shows but is also less funny. Even then tickets sell early for this popular show which may benefit from repeat attendance with acts changing every night.
