Helen Duff: Smasher – Free 3***

This show is going to appeal to a particular audience, and that is probably those who are comfortable with the more anarchic end of the comedy spectrum. One person in the audience (though only one) looked decidedly non-plussed … Read More

Will Seaward Has a Really Good Go at Alchemy 4****

Will Seaward didn’t think anyone would accept the premise of his show and actually let him put it on. I, for one, am glad someone did, because it’s quite delightful. Utterly, utterly ludicrous (as Will pointed out), but … Read More

Return of the Danish Bagpipe Comedian 3***

Claus Reiss is a genial character, at ease with the audience, his comedy and his bagpipes, mixing his skills with all three to present a pleasant not-quite hour. His comedy is fairly bagpipe based, both talking about them … Read More

Bec Hill Caught on Tape 4 ****

One of the hardest working comics at the fringe must be Bec Hill. She has her own show, a kid’s show and also working a late night cabaret show as well. It is a wonder she survives each Edinburgh.

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Karl Spain A Time for Jokes 5 *****

Karl Spain has been missing from The Fringe for a couple of years, far too long in my opinion. 2015 sees him return to play a season in the sauna which is The Wee Room at the Gilded Balloon.

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The Noise Next Door – The Really, Really Good Afternoon Show 4 ****

The Noise Next Door are a five man improve sketch comedy group who have been delivering quality performance for a number of years now and a ticket for their shows, they … Read More

Tiff Stevenson Man Mad 4 ****

There is no doubt that Tiff Stevenson is a quality comic in my opinion. She always has been and still is a funny lady who is not afraid to send herself … Read More

Ria Lina Taboo Raider 4 ****

Taboos. There are plenty and they are things that people are not allowed to say or do. At least that is of course if you are not Ria Lina. No she … Read More

Adrienne Truscott – Not A One Trick Pony 2**

Oh dear. What a shame. Adrienne Truscott is well known from her being half of the Wau Wau Sisters and her previous Edinburgh Show ‘Adrienne Truscott’s Asking for It: A One-Lady Rape About Comedy Starring Her Pussy and Little … Read More

Morgan and West’s Utterly Spiffing Spectaular Magic Show for Children (and Childish Grown-ups!) 4****

As nineteenth century magicians, Mr Morgan and Mr West enter our theatre with their good guy and bad guy roles firmly established. Instantly the audience is wrapped around their fingers and the show begins.

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