ADAM BLOOM

After a long three-year absence, Adam Bloom makes a welcome return to the Fringe. Bloom’s reputation has been well established in previous years, but despite his undeniable talent and presence on stage, he hasn’t been able to find the right vehicle to lift his profile to a wider audience. His Radio 4 show, The Problem With Adam Bloom, was well received and gained a justifiable second series, but it’s on stage and in the moment that Bloom’s talents really shine out. His confidence, all encompassing and never faltering, is often mistaken for arrogance and he occasionally slips into an off hand manner that can be somewhat alienating and intimidating, but his comedic ability can pardon him of all these accusations. Adam Bloom is a wonderfully enthusiastic performer, in love with and in complete control of his art form, and it’s great to again have the opportunity to watch a master craftsman at work.