Hi Folks,

Well - the runs have dried up which is a great start - (keep away from Edinburgh Kebabs is the lesson I’m taking from that one!).  And the Edinburgh Festival is great too.  Audience numbers are good =- the venue is good.  I’m 12 shows in.  Below are all the audience reviews from the EdFringe site.  Had no reviews as of yet from the main media but frankly am not expecting them. If you’re at the Argyle Pub at Argyle Place then say hello -  Anyway here we go :

Hard hitting and comedic. 16 Aug 2009 reviewer: Charly Norton, UK This is how poetry should be done. This was a lively and energetic performance which mixed fabulous poetry with stories and comedy. Maybe I am biased because I do really love good poetry, and Monkey Poet gives good poetry. No subject is untouchable, and this show is highly charged in all the right ways. I was even impressed by the way Monkey Poet dealt with the talkers in the back that just would not shut up. I think the only reason that for me this was not a five star performance was that once or twice, words were momentarily forgotten. We all know how harsh I am! My vote: 4* First published at http://charlyandthefringe.blogspot.com/2009/08/stand-up-monkey-poet.html report inappropriate review

Get to it now! 10 Aug 2009 reviewer: cm, spain I truly enjoyed this show -it was painfully funny, and yet insurgent, stirring stuff. The monkey poet really got to the audience, and built up the tension well throughout the show. If the word ‘poetry’ makes you think of intimate, self-absorbed musing you’re thinking the wrong way: think Beat, think poetry slam. AND it’s free. report inappropriate review

Poetry and a Laugh 10 Aug 2009 reviewer: Judy, USA Man I had such a great time seeing this show. It had all the elements I’m looking for in a show. It had a lot of LOL moments. A drink in my hand and got more informed about life in the UK and of love and sex and politics. It was intelligent and beautiful and did I mention f**king hilarious?!!! Matt is quite the performer and his interactions with the audience make you feel like it’s just for you. Its free but I would have paid to see this. Get ur ass down there for a good time. I sure had one. report inappropriate review

a great comedy show 10 Aug 2009 reviewer: tn, uk a brilliant performer. A truly intelligent cutting humour that made me laugh till it hurt!! Not a fan of poetry myself, but this is in a league of its own. Really refreshing to see something like this. And its all for free!!! report inappropriate review

A poetic Bill Hicks 07 Aug 2009 reviewer: AM, UK it was the first night of the fringe and my expectations weren’t that high for a free show, but Matt Panesh lifted the lid on a society gone mad with a brilliantly funny scathing assault of poetry and stand up comedy. Quite simply: do not miss!! (And buy this man a drink)