Press clippings
Shelf review
A superb exploration of gender and identity by the most loveable double act in town.
James Walsh, The Reviews Hub, 20th May 2024Shelf - The Kids Show review
"Completely hilarious for all ages", writes Nina, age 11.
Mix Up Theatre, 19th March 2024The Edinburgh comics also doing kids' shows
They might be 'edgy, queer' comics by night - but by day Shelf are children's entertainers, and they're not the only fringe act with a sideline in making kids laugh.
Ella Braidwood, The Guardian, 16th August 2023Bournemouth Comedy Festival to launch in October
Bournemouth will play host to a five-day comedy festival in October. Tickets are priced just £8, and stars will include Zoe Lyons, Troy Hawke and Tom Ward.
British Comedy Guide, 11th August 2023No audience! Fringe stars on the day they suffered every performer's nightmare
Georgie Grier's headline-grabbing plight isn't so rare. Edinburgh veterans from Gyles Brandreth to Robin Grainger share their tales of woe.
Dominic Cavendish and Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 7th August 2023Edinburgh Fringe 2023: Top Picks - Comedy
From heartfelt stories to tech-savvy mayhem, these comedy shows are set to leave a lasting impression.
Fest Mag, 26th July 2023Edinburgh 2023: pick of the programme - Pay What You Can
Free Fringe/pay-what-you-can shows typically mean that the acts don't have to pay a huge venue registration fee which makes it a lot more achievable to fund an Edinburgh run.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 21st June 2023Edinburgh 2023: pick of the programme - children's shows
Our top picks of children's shows at Edfringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 16th June 2023Arthur Smith crowned Legend of Comedy at Leicester Comedy Awards 2023
Arthur Smith, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Bethany Black, Stuart Goldsmith, CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation and Shelf were amongst the winners at the Leicester Comedy Festival Awards 2023. Geoff Rowe, who is stepping back after having run the festival for 30 years, received a surprise Lifetime Contribution trophy.
British Comedy Guide, 27th March 2023Leicester Comedy Festival Awards 2023 nominations
Ali Woods, Chloe Petts, Kuan-Wen, Mad Ron, Milo Edwards and Stuart Goldsmith are amongst the nominees for the Leicester Comedy Festival Awards 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 7th March 2023