Glass Ceiling Beneath The Stars – 4****

This is a dramatization of a film being made about two groundbreaking astronauts in the US – Mae Jemison and Jan Davis. All five cast members take turns in filming the action and so the drama unfolds on the … Read More

Rhys James : Spilt Milk 4.5****

It’s hard to believe that the very boyish looking Rhys James first performed a stand up show at the Pleasance back in 2010.  He has certainly honed his craft.  This is a slick, quick fire very polished performance.  There are … Read More

Frank Lavender: Be Funny 4****

The quintessential Yorkshire working man’s club man’s man, the type that even us kids of the 1980’s met at a smoky old bingo hall that Nan dragged us to. The one you see scoffing a pie and downing a pint … Read More

Amos Gill: The Pursuit of Happy(ish) 4.5****

Amos Gill is a straight. Aussie, white dude, apparently somewhat of a rarity at this years Edinburgh Fringe which he happily acknowledges! His show, at the Gilded Balloon Nightclub is loaded with very funny observations from his life and travels. 

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Leila Navabi: Composition 4****

This show sort of wanders around in three star territory for the first three quarters of the hour, leaving you wondering what the fuss has been about. Leila Navabi is a great performer, so this is by no means unenjoyable, … Read More

Annabel Marlow…is this okay?? 4****

Ms Marlow has a great voice, and in her opening gambit entreats us – and perhaps herself – not to wonder why we’re there, but rather to just enjoy the moment. The show has a throughline of reminders to ignore … Read More

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) 5*****

The success of The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society, hosted by Thom tuck and a roster of co-hosts (Alexander Bennett at my showing; fitted right in and did an excellent job) is due in no small part to the following they … Read More

Jazz or a bucket of Blood 4****

Strangely endearing Australian duo Ange Laviopierre and Jane Watt present a tightly-written absurdist show about motherhood and making new friends Or perhaps it’s about relationships with the friends you‘ve already got. Maybe it really is about jazz, or a bucket … Read More

Matt Forde- Inside No.10 5*****

Never can it have been easier to be a political comedian and impressionist than at the present time. There are just so many open-goals to shoot at. Or can it?. Perhaps there are just too many politicians of all colours, … Read More

Gareth Waugh – It Wouldni Be Me 5*****

It was 12 years ago that I first saw Gareth Waugh on a comedy stage as a raw wee lad from Midlothian. His potential was obvious back then and this has been realised of the intervening years. Waugh has the … Read More