Maff Brown: Parade of This

2 Star

**

I first saw Maff Brown as a stand up a few years ago and rated him a comic, as subsequently saw him last year as a comedy actor too so it was no real stretch of my … Read More

Gráinne Maguire: Where Are All the Fun Places and Are Lots of People There Having Better Fun?

4 Star

**** 

The lights dimmed and Ms McGuire dressed in as she described her outfit Boho chic enters the space and after initial a self deprecating start, describes a family trip to Clara Lara Fun park, an attraction in … Read More

Vinegar Knickers – On The Edge

4 Star

**** 

Vinegar Knickers are collectively Samantha Baines, Katie Burnetts and Harriet Fisher, one of the many female sketch comedy groups that are around at the Fringe this year.

I saw the ladies show last year and thought they … Read More

Voices in Your Head: Deborah Frances-White

4 Star

**** 

Deborah Frances-White has created this late night comedy treat and ably leads some of the best comics around Edinburgh through an hour of entertainment that is an absolute treat.

Ms Frances-White allocates props to the audience members … Read More

Lady Sings It Better

*****

This singing sextet from Australia style themselves as feminist cabaret. Backed by a driving three piece band, they blend innocence with sexuality as they power and posture their way through a bundle of songs made famous by male artists.

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How’s About That Then?

**

Garry Roost plays Jimmy Savile in Bernie C Byrnes play. For me, it was a superficial treatment. Attired in garish gear, Garry Roost does make a passable impression of sounding and looking like Jimmy Savile with his mannerisms and … Read More

Markus Birdman: Love, Life and Death

3 Star

***

Markus Birdman has been around the comedy scene for a long time now and he states at the top he is getting old. Hmmmm. He suffered a stroke and turned 40 in quick succession a couple of … Read More

A Strange Wild Song

****

The story is set in two time zones. It begins with three boys playing in the ruins of a French village early in World War II. This is played for its full comedy value and displays the antics of … Read More

Unmythable

****

Temple Theatre’s concoction of Ancient Greek myths and legends is crammed full of dynamic action and imagination. The result is a fun show for all ages. Throughout their performance, Troels Hagen Findsen, Paul O’Mahony and Will Pinchin successfully meet … Read More

Martin Mor: A Man You Don’t Meet Everyday

5 Star

*****

Martin Mor certainly lives up to the title of his show. Once you have seen him you will never forget him that’s for sure.

The man is larger than life in every aspect, he is a big … Read More