Woody Fu: One Man John Wick – 5*****

It’s always a gift when the title of a show manages to summarise the entire thing for you. And, indeed, Woody Fu’s One Man John Wick does exactly what it says on the tin in this (figuratively and literally) … Read More

Nathan Cassidy – It’s Not the End of the World 4 ½ ****

I joined a packed-out show at the Counting House on a Sunday evening, thinking wow, this should be a cracker, already knowing that Nathan Cassidy was a well-respected, award-winning comedian. Strap yourself in.

Cassidy, a very personable comic took to … Read More

Agent Red Arts- Agent Reds Audition 3***

This show is set in a nice building but it is slightly off the beaten fringe track and as the title suggests, you might need to be an agent to find the room it’s set in.

Once everyone is seated, … Read More

Amanda Hursy : Carted 4.5*****

Glaswegian Amanda Hursy is relatively new to comedy. She is off to a good start, having been  shortlisted for a BBC newcomer award and a semi finalist in Scottish comedian of the year.

Amanda’s style is confessional story telling and … Read More

Tamsyn Kelly – Hot Titty Bungalow 4****

Tamsyn Kelly strolls on stage to a full-throated blast of Bryan Adams’ Baby When You’re Gone and belts it out with unflinching karaoke commitment — and very limited vocal finesse. It’s not a bit, not an ironic opener. And it’s … Read More

Sikisa – Serving Justice 4 ½ ****

The first things that strikes home when Sikisa hits her stage are her larger-than-life presence and charisma she exudes. She has captured the room really before she has opened her mouth.  And she never looses them throughout the hour.

She … Read More

Rory Marshall – Pathetic Little Characters 5*****

Sketch comedy is in peril. Once a staple of the comedy landscape, it has been eroded by panel shows, streaming-friendly stand-up, and the endless churn of short-form internet clips. Good sketch comedy — the kind that builds worlds in seconds, … Read More

Terry Pratchett’s Monstrous Regiment 4****

“Not all wars are won with weapons. Some are won in borrowed boots and a smirk.” Even among Terry Pratchett’s anarchic body of work, Monstrous Regiment has always felt like the novel that smuggled a manifesto under its uniform. Yes, … Read More

The Flying Bubble Show – 4****

The Flying Bubble Show is a bright, buoyant fusion of bubble artistry and aerial movement, brought to us by Maxwell the Bubbleologist’s simple story about following a dream. He takes us on a journey from a South African childhood at … Read More

Liam Farrelly: You Need to Shut Up 4****

Young Glaswegian comedian, Liam Farrelly, performs his show You Need To Shut Up to a full room at The Stand.  A confident stand-up, he has a very laid back, lethargic style but his jokes are funny as hell and … Read More