Barrie Hall – Original Review
27/05/2005 … There’s something about that North-Eastern accent so beloved of call centres that makes even the most depressing news sound reassuring, jolly even.
2005 Reviews
Here are our reviews of comedy Gigs
Fri 27 May 2005
Sun 15 May 2005
Pete Jonas – Original Review
15/05/2005 … A sleek, professional act, Jonas has clearly studied plenty of other stand-ups to ensure the pace, emphasis and rhythm of his delivery is spot-on.
Fri 13 May 2005
Ronnie Golden – Original Review
13/05/2005 … Golden’s certainly talented: a lively multi-instrumentalist with an impressive vocal range, he’s at his best leading his good-time party band, dropping warm,…
Sun 01 May 2005
Chris Lynam – Original Review
01/05/2005 … If mere mention of the word ‘zany’ sends a shudder down your spine, you’d better cut Chris Lynam a very wide berth.
Phil Zimmerman – Original Review
01/05/2005 … Phil Zimmerman certainly looks the part - his unkept hair, craggy face, manic eyes and twitchy manner all scream out 'comedian'.
Valentine Flyguy – Original Review
01/05/2005 … By fully immersing himself in the character of a bling-laden Harlem pimp, Zeron Gibson is hardly doing much to challenge any negative black stereotypes.
Phil Klein – Original Review
01/05/2005 … Klein is the possessor of the most extravagant facial hair in the business - but unfortunately his act is nowhere near as distinctive as his sideburns.
Lee Bannard – Original Review
01/05/2005 … The initial reaction to Lee Bannard is that he doesn’t belong on the stage; it’s as if a sullen, pallid youth has stumbled in a daze from the audience…