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REVIEW: Harriet Braine: Les Admirables – 3*

REVIEW: Harriet Braine: Les Admirables – 3*

Radio Ha-Ha! talks Ha-Ha! Written by Sarah Exton Review date: 4th August 2019 There are many redeeming qualities to Harriet Braine’s show. Her lyrics are cleverly written, she has an intriguing Victoria Wood-esque air about her, and although I can’t quite pinpoint it, ...

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August 12th, 2019

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REVIEW: Tamsyn Kelly – Petroc – 3*

REVIEW: Tamsyn Kelly – Petroc – 3*

Radio Ha-Ha! talks Ha-Ha! Written by Sarah Exton Review date: 3rd August 2019 This year, Tamsyn Kelly created quite a personal show. She shared details of her life, growing up on a council estate near Land’s End, and her mother’s disability. It was a lovely ...

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August 12th, 2019

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REVIEW: Ross Smith: Crying/Shame – 3*

REVIEW: Ross Smith: Crying/Shame – 3*

Radio Ha-Ha! talks Ha-Ha! Written by Sarah Exton Review date: 4th August 2019 In ‘Crying/Shame’, Smith tries to recall the last time he cried; honestly showing how men are affected by toxic masculinity. On the same topic, he discusses not knowing what to do when ...

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August 9th, 2019

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REVIEW: Daniel Muggleton: Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy (But I Reckon it’s Easier for Straight, White Men?) – 4*

REVIEW: Daniel Muggleton: Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy (But I Reckon it’s Easier for Straight, White Men?) – 4*

Radio Ha-Ha! talks Ha-Ha! Written by Sarah Exton Review date: 3rd August 2019 Convincing people to sit in a tiny room on a hot day to watch someone do stand-up is one feat; making sure that you’re actually entertaining enough for them to stick around and endure the ...

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August 9th, 2019

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REVIEW: Jack Tucker: Comedy Stand-Up Hour – 5*

REVIEW: Jack Tucker: Comedy Stand-Up Hour – 5*

Radio Ha-Ha! talks Ha-Ha! Written by Sarah Exton Review date: 4th August 2019 We all have dreams of making it big; having everyone know your name, because you’re the one who made the world laugh – and tonight for Jack Tucker, that dream became a reality. The ...

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August 8th, 2019

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REVIEW: AJ Holmes: Yeah, But Not Right Now – 4½*

REVIEW: AJ Holmes: Yeah, But Not Right Now – 4½*

Radio Ha-Ha! talks Ha-Ha! ‘Written by Sarah Exton Review date: 5th August 2019 ‘Book of Mormon’ star AJ Holmes has put his relationship with Broadway on hold to make his solo debut at Edinburgh Fringe; and I’m so glad he did. Whether a StarKid fan or ...

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August 8th, 2019

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REVIEW: Paul F Taylor: Odd Paul – 2½*

REVIEW: Paul F Taylor: Odd Paul – 2½*

Radio Ha-Ha! talks Ha-Ha! Written by Sarah Exton Review date: 6th August 2019 I’m not ashamed to admit that I love nonsensical comedy! In fact, the more absurd, the better. Paul F Taylor is definitely an absurd comic, however on this occasion, I found myself struggling to ...

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August 8th, 2019

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REVIEW: Lucy Frederick: Famtastic – 1*

REVIEW: Lucy Frederick: Famtastic – 1*

Radio Ha-Ha! talks Ha-Ha! Written by Sarah Exton Review date: 6th August 2019 Comedy is Commitment. Whether your humour is blue, dark, clown or satire etc – you have to commit to your set and deliver it wholeheartedly. However, Lucy Frederick’s show was the ...

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August 8th, 2019

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REVIEW: Séayoncé: Déjà Voodoo – 2½*

REVIEW: Séayoncé: Déjà Voodoo – 2½*

Radio Ha-Ha! talks Ha-Ha! Written by Sarah Exton Review date: 3rd August 2019 After wowing the world with her debut hour last year, fans were left eager to see what kind of show Séayonce would conjure for this year’s Fringe performance. Séayonce still has all the ...

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August 8th, 2019

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Review: Archie Maddocks: Big Dick Energy – 4*

Review: Archie Maddocks: Big Dick Energy – 4*

Radio Ha-Ha! talks Ha-Ha! Written by Sarah Exton Review date: 2nd August 2019 I don’t think it’s possible to watch Archie perform and not have a great time. His charismatic energy is enough to win over the audience, before they’ve even had a chance to sit ...

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August 7th, 2019

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