Day five and the Fringe FOMO hits hard. With hundreds of shows on offer each day., i’d need a month to even dent my shortlist. One gut-punch: I only caught twenty minutes of Garry Starr — the award-winning Aussie maestro thanks to a 45-minute delay. But those twenty minutes? Pure, unfiltered brilliance. The kind of absurd, magnetic energy that lodges itself in your brain and refuses to leave. Fringe gold, even in fragments.
Sam Lake: You’re Joking? Not Another One!
Sam dives headfirst into masculinity, sexuality, and the messier bits of growing up. It’s poignant without preaching, honest without oversharing, and above all—funny. The jokes are tight, the delivery effortless, and even when the narrative veers into unexpected territory, the audience never feels lost. He’s got that rare knack for making you laugh while making you think, all without breaking a sweat.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
@mrsamlake
Abby Howells: Welcome To My Dream
From improv feuds to Kiwi puzzle-lands and Adam Lambert fangirling—this show is delightfully unpredictable. Abby weaves her autism traits, pop obsessions, and past setbacks into a narrative that’s as thoughtful as it is hilarious. Having stepped back from comedy, she’s now living the dream—and we’re lucky to witness it. Immaculately dressed and quietly magnetic.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
@abbyhowellsplease
Alasdair Beckett-King: King of Crumbs
Alisdair Beckett-King: the Fringe’s quietly majestic wizard of wit. If you’ve seen his online videos, you’ll know the man doesn’t do things by halves and this hour is no exception. From granddads and bird names to beautifully bleak punchlines, every moment is meticulously crafted and delivered with his signature dry charm. The animations are top-tier, the sound effects are the best on the Fringe. Even when the crowd falls out of line, his calm command brings it all back on track. A masterclass in patience, precision, and peculiar brilliance
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
@itsmrabk
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