Set List: Stand Up Without a Net

4 Star

**** 

The principal of this cult show is simple, the execution is far from that.

The idea is that top comics from across the Fringe are invited to pit their comedy brains by seamlessly and spontaneously delivering a … Read More

Laura Levites:- American Girlfriend

5 Star

*****

If anyone could cast aspersions as to the value of free shows at the Fringe then I would have to point you to this show as an example of all that is good.

Laura Levites is a … Read More

Amused Moose Comedy Awards Final

5 Stars

*****

Okay there are a few competitions around for aspiring comics and I’m sure each and everyone is well worth their while, but for me the format that Hils Jago, promoter and the founder of Amused Moose, has … Read More

The Showhawk Duo

*****

The Showhawks are acoustic guitarists Mikhail Asanovic (Lead) and Jake Wright (Rhythm). I first saw the guys perform last year doing a couple of numbers on Edinburgh Tonight with Joe Simmons and Lorraine Chase. For me, they stole the … Read More

Alexis Dubus: Cars and Girls

***

This is an unusually constructed show for a comedian to devise. At the outset, Alexis Dubus, who does have an engaging personality, gives a disclaimer that the content is basically two extended travel stories and that there may not … Read More

Sam Simmons: About The Weather

*****

Sam Simmons has a passion for putting weirdness into comedy. His powers of imagination, creativity and preparation are awesome. His performance magnificently combines intense physical buffoonery with a very tight script.

This show does have a narrative structure. He … Read More

Company

5 stars *****

Sondheim’s classic is in fine form here with One Academy’s excellent production and they make it look and sound so easy.

The production, as you would expect, is as professional as you can get on the Fringe. … Read More

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Comedy Academy Graduate Show

(Due to nature of show not given stars)

Although I am locally based I was unaware that this scheme even existed until recently and what’s more it’s the second year it has been running.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society organised … Read More

Jubilate! by Rosalind Adler

4 Star

**** 

There is no doubt that Rosalind Adler is an excellent character actress and this play gives her plenty of scope to showcase these skills as she portrays five women whose life interlink with each other.

Anna, the … Read More

The Drowsy Chaperone

4 stars ****

‘Drowsy’ is one of those shows which is so hard to describe other than telling people to “Just go see it!” – the name doesn’t inspire and neither does the synopsis really, but it is an absolutely … Read More