Jessie Cave -Ecstatic Display 3***

The vast stage in Assembly Roxy is preset with many props, including a shadow puppet display I was wondering what we were in for. Jessie Cave enters somewhat awkwardly, not for her the sass many stand-ups have, explains that she … Read More

The Poldark Show – Stage Hypnotist 3.5***

Poldark is among a select group of naturally gifted hypnotists, bringing over 30 years of performance experience to his Fringe debut.

Initially, I was concerned about the sparse audience turnout, especially since this show relies heavily on audience participation. However, … Read More

Arthur Smith and Phil Nice in Oof! 4.5****

On entering the venue and being seated the audience find Fringe comedy legend Arthur Smith is sitting on a bench reading his newspaper, when a similarly aged Phil Nice shuffles on stage and sits beside him. Initially there is no … Read More

Matt Forde – The End of an Era Tour 5*****

Matt Forde has for years now always been a top-rated political comedian, who wickedly observes, mimics and definitely satirises every colour of the political spectrum both home and abroad. Of course recently there has been a surfeit of potential victims … Read More

Kemah Bob – Miss Fortunate 4.5 ****

Kemah Bob is an import from Texas and now London based has already been seen on TV and read on Radio for a while, so it is probably surprising that this is her first time doing a Fringe hour. Along … Read More

Frankenstein (On a Budget) – 4****

How wonderful when the pitch of a show is completely encapsulated by its title. Following on from last year’s War of the Worlds (On a Budget) Lamphouse Theatre return with another show that’s high on the laughs and low on … Read More

Nettles 3***

Alyona is a female in her 20’s who goes to London with just a suitcase in hand, she gets sorted with somewhere to stay namely her best friend’s ex boyfriends house which happens to be a mansion in her eyes. … Read More

Rose Matafeo – On and On and On 5*****

On taking my seat in the Pleasance Forth, I was advised by the staff to move a little, so I wasn’t in Rose’s eyeline. So, me and my notebook moved slightly to be less so. I wondered why, but it … Read More

Larry Dean – Dodger 5*****

Way back in in 2013 I was invited to attend the final of Scottish Comedian of the Year and first heard the name Larry Dean, who even in those distant times had stardom written all over him. He won the … Read More

Bit N Pieces 4.5****

Saltire Sky Theatre’s Bits n Pieces is a play set here in Edinburgh exploring the themes of friendship, family, and recreational drug use. The Art College’s Wee Red Bar provides the intimate setting where we meet Tommy, Dougie, and Matty. … Read More