Josie Long: Tender 5*****

Josie Long is back with her first fringe show in five years and the crowded room is a testament to how much she’s been missed. This show dances between the apocalyptic and the optimistic, thankfully with enough of a dose … Read More

Mat Ewins: Actually can I have eight tickets please 4****

Mat Ewins fans, don’t be fooled by the distinguished grey haired gent pictured in the programme. It’s just a picture from shutterstock, he’s very much here with his signature brand of silly and oft distasteful homemade games and videos. He’s … Read More

Andy Zaltzman: Satirist For Hire – Blindfold Cliff-Edge Unicorn Brexit Britain Bogus Prime Minister Democrageddon American Elections Cricket World Cup General State of the World Specials 4****

Zaltzman has been performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since 1999, when he was a finalist in the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny? new act competition.

Its all in the title really, pick a topic and Andy will have a go. At the … Read More

Lucy Frederick:Fantastic 5*****

Lucy Frederick has moved on in life and at the age of thirty eight, finds herself as step mum to two children and likes nothing more than sitting on her fabulous sofa, that she loves dearly, and watching TV.

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Hotel Paradiso 4****

Hotel Paradiso, from the Lost In Translation circus company, is set in a run-down hotel owned by Madame and run by her trusted employees including Serge the Concierge. This is more than just your average circus show, yes you get … Read More

Nick Everritt: The Deconstruction 4****

Nick Everritt’s comedy will not be for everyone, and I suspect a most of the audience were probably wondering if they had indeed observed comedy. It is my opinion (and presumably Mr Everritt’s) that they had, but I would posit … Read More

Eleanor Conway: You May Recognise Me From Tinder 3.5***

Eleanor Conway is utterly unashamed to talk about sex in the most frank and honest way, and the women especially in the audience were absolutely with her. She’s vibrant and energetic on stage, and her chat about sex and sexual … Read More

Sarah Lee: Half a Man 3.5***

Sarah Lee is all smiles for this short but well formed show, which is built on autobiographical anecdotes and complimentary observational material. Not all of the audience seemed particularly engaged but a good number were giggling away. A small number … Read More

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo 3***

Set in the gorgeous McEwan Hall, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo is part puppet show, part palaeontology lesson. The show begins with our host, Scott, reminding us all that although the dinosaurs look and sound real, they are just very good puppets. … Read More

Modern Maori Quartet: Garage Party 3***

These four guys make you feel very welcome at their garage party. Apparently, in Aotearoa New Zealand, it is very common to hold parties in your garage where friends and family gather to drink, eat, play music and participate in … Read More