Part of the Camden Fringe 2013Written and performed by Peter Edwards and Jethro Bradley★★★★ Pros: Lots of quality lines, more subtle than their voluntary filth may suggest. Good tempos and a good balance between the two. Cons: Some may find a few lines a bit too filthy, but is that so bad? But best leave the kids at home, just in case. Our Verdict: A very funny and enjoyable two-man show that is guaranteed to give you an uplifting giggle. Quality stand-up ...

Part of the Camden Fringe 2013 Joseph Rynhart, Callum Stewart and Diana WinterDirected by: Grinning Idiots Theatre ★★★ Pros: The rich comedy territory of children’s entertainment provides plenty of verbal and physical jokes. Cons: It’s not the most original idea and could be developed further. Our Verdict: Overall, it’s a bit of a giggle with a student sense of humour stamped all over it. This is a show by a new group of acting graduates. Originally designed as a course project, it ...

Part of the Camden Fringe 2013Devised by Intuitive Creatures★★★ Pros: Completely wacky and light-hearted with a healthy dose of eccentric, clever humour. Cons: A weak narrative – scenes were not cohesive enough to accommodate a comprehensive, full length piece of theatre. Our Verdict: Interesting and funny stand-alone vignettes that don’t quite fit together nicely enough to create a strong story, absurd or otherwise. Courtesy of Intuitive Creatures A jumbled mix of vignettes is the creation of the Intuitive Creatures, an international theatre company ...

by Colleen MurphyDirected by Jennifer Bakst★★★★ Pros: A sweet story with stunning performances from two terrific performers. Cons: The storyline occasionally felt a bit clunky. Our Verdict: A beautifully acted piece which was often very funny in its tragedy. A touching account of friendship and fragility. Courtesy of Finborough Theatre The premise of a world-weary adult who enters into an unlikely friendship with an eternal optimist who inspires them into self-improvement is not especially original. However, Armstrong’s War is sufficiently ...

Part of Camden Fringe 2013Rachel Creeger and Aryeh MyersTime2shine Productions ★★★ Pros: Enjoyable and entertaining, lots of emotional material and some interesting directorial decisions. Cons: Bare set and props make the show feel a bit raw Our Verdict: An interesting and enjoyable new play. Courtesy of London Jewish Cultural Centre So, have you ever wondered how life as an insomniac paramedic would be? Ever fancied days and nights filled with action and drama, dotted with rewarding gratitude and life-saving decisions to make ...

Part of the Camden Fringe 2013Fauzia RahmanDirected by Chris Hislop★★★ Pros: A highly amusing play with a standout performance by Anthony Curran. Cons: The big reveal at the end felt a little rushed. Our Verdict: The play could do with some fine polishing, but on the whole, the writing and acting was top notch. How does the saying go? “What goes on in Brighton, stays in Brighton.” Well, not for Gerald Angel, Professor of Moral Philosophy. Gerald is a thoroughly decent ...

For lovers of musical theatre and cabaret, the Four Femmes on the Thames deliver a joyful evening of hilarious musical numbers.

Part of the Camden Fringe 2013Kat Wootton★★★ Pros: An interesting idea and very funny. Cons: Doesn’t fully develop what is a lively and unusual concept. Our Verdict: A funny, clever take on the morning after the night before. Courtesy of Camden Fringe Any play that promises a mixture of Kafka’s Metamorphosis with the morning-after-the-night-before’s stag party is always going to provide for an interesting evening. This one is set in the upstairs of a charming and atmospheric Camden pub, where ...

by Vicki BaronPresented by Empty Photo Theatre★★★ Pros: The theme of death is sensitively dealt with and dark comedy is peppered throughout the performance. Cons: I was left wanting more of a conclusion from the characters’ clashing relationships. Our Verdict: An enjoyable and succinct show dealing with desolate themes with a delicate hand.  Courtesy of Empty Frame Theatre Chris is Dead is a brave and poignant piece by Empty Photo Theatre. It explores the death of university student ‘Chris’ and the ...

Roz Wyllie Directed by Caitlin McLeod ★★★ Pros: Timely look at the world of the privileged few. Cons: Not really sharing anything new. Our Verdict: An enthusiastic bunch of young and brave performers. Courtesy of Almeida Theatre I was very impressed by this cleverly devised performance that explores social inequality and the world of private education. The Young Friends of the Almeida company, working alongside a professional team, are clearly the best placed to present a play that deals with the experience ...