The Reduced Edinburgh Fringe Impro Show

The mental strength it takes to produce good improvisational comedy always astounds me.  Having grown up on ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway’ I was always impressed at how the assorted members could produce great comedy out of thin air.  … Read More

Tim Fitzhigham

Tim Fitzhigham has a fascination for quirky historical footnotes and recreating absurd journeys. When Shakespeare was writing his plays, the superstar comedy actor of Elizabethan times, Will Kemp, grabbed the best roles. Piqued that there was no comedy role … Read More

Best of Scottish Comedy

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Frank Woodley  –  Possessed 

‘Possessed’ is comedy theatre, showcasing the all round talents of Frank Woodley. At the outset, there is a touch of stand up to outline the action ahead. Louis Winkleman, a lonely reclusive ‘Mr Bean’ like character, becomes inhabited by … Read More

Jon Richardson:- Dogmatic 

I usually hear Jon Richardson’s dulcet tones through a sleepy headed funk.  His Sunday morning radio show with Russell Howard is required hangover listening in my house.  However this was the first time that I’ve ever seen his stand … Read More

Newsrevue

I think it now common knowledge that Canal Café Theatres News revue is as much part of the Edinburgh scene in August as the Tattoo and is very nearly as popular, certainly far more so with this reviewer. For … Read More

Russell Kane: Gaping Flaws 

What did I know about Russell Kane before going to see his show? He is relatively small, cute looking, Geoff has rated his comedy for some time and he appears on TV between episodes of CIS. Russell’s 2008 Fringe … Read More

Will and Greg a Sketch Show

Hidden round the back of the Pleasance, in an ordinary looking Portakabin, is some of the finest comedy you will witness this festival.  Will and Greg were part of Ugly Kid last year, a show which was brilliant in … Read More

AAA Stand-Up 

I have been a keen supporter of this annual show for a number of years as it seems to be an ideal opportunity for up and coming comedians to get a taste of Edinburgh but without having the pressure … Read More

The Clean ( as Possible ) Comedy Show

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