Reviews
“4 Stars – Hadoke is brilliant: a warm and engaging stage persona. Behind the laugh-out-loud lines and spot-on ad-libs, this is a show about bridging distances between people; about a man and a boy finding a common language in a messy world.” – Tom Wicker – Exeunt (full review here)
“This new show, actually exceeds the previous two in performance, writing and overall enjoyment – it’s often hilarious and had me laughing, quite giddily and almost painfully, with self-aware embarrassment throughout. Intelligent, charming, incisive, naughty but above all generous and funny – don’t let even the Daleks prevent you from seeing this.” – Elton Townend-Jones, Kasterberous
“4 Stars (highly recommended) : It is surprisingly moving, particularly in a passage when he speaks about listening to the iconic theme tune. This isn’t exactly a show for geeks or kids, but for anyone who’s found solace and comfort in something to get geeky about. Splendid show, all of it.” – Andrew Allen, Fringe Review (full review here)
“4 Stars – This entertaining spectacle is not just for budding ‘whovians’, however; I personally have never seen a single episode but found Hadoke to be quick witted, gloriously self-deprecating and a captivating storyteller, especially in touching on his relationship with his deaf stepson. Even if you’ve never heard of a Dalek, the Doctor or David Tennant, this show will entertain.” – Emma Obank, Three Weeks (full review here)
“[Hadoke] is wonderfully animated, bouncing around the stage like an excited puppy … it’s impossible not to get caught up in his enthusiasm. This is a brilliant hour in the company of a great storyteller that will delight all.” – Colin Flaherty, Squirrel Comedy (full review here)
“4 stars – Funny, yet poignant; imaginative yet with the ability to kick you where it hurts. This is a comedy show that makes you feel as much as you laugh. And those are rare, even in Edinburgh.” – Broadway Baby (full review here)
“Ed Fringe Tip #2: Toby Hadoke’s wonderful show – funny, poignant and suitable for kids”– Sarah Millican (on Twitter)
“The enthusiasm is both endemic and contagious, [but] the show is suddenly and surprisingly moving.” – Michael Flett, GEEKChocolate
“4 stars – Hilarious and heartwarming in equal measure – one of Hadoke’s strengths is his ability to make his audience feel as well as laugh.” – Caron Lindsay, Festival Journal
“8/10 – A witty and warm, fast paced, hilarious melange of trivia and wit – both touching and laugh-out-loud funny” – Brian J Robb, Sci-fi Bulletin
In addition, these nice comments from the previews will do!:
“While there’s a lot that will resonate big-time with fellow Who worshippers, Hadoke’s superior stand-up skills mean that everyone can enjoy the ride.” – James Kettle, The Guardian
“Funny, moving, witty, intelligent, embracing – I loved it” – Louise Jameson
“What a treat – one minute you’re falling about with laughter and the next you’re deeply touched. This man is magic” – Anneke Wills
“Not as joyous as the previous show, but funnier. A much more mature work than Moths, superbly well acted and pant-wettingly funny. The whole room was laughing.” – DWO Who Cast
LATEST EXCITING NEWS: My Stepson Stole My Sonic Screwdriver and Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf were recently filmed for DVD at The Garrick Theatre in London.