Andi Osho: Afroblighty

*****

5 Stars

I first became aware of Ms Osho having seen her a couple of time on the TV and that was enough to encourage me to check out her live show Afroblighty.

Of Nigerian stock Andi grew up … Read More

Geraldine Quinn: Shut Up and Sing

****

4 Stars

I have seen Geraldine Quinn a number of times over the last few years, usually enjoying this flame haired comedy rock chick’s set, but felt that last year’s show was not her best. I nearly passed up … Read More

Patrick Monahan : I Walked, I Danced, Iran

****

4 Star

Patick Monahan has been a Fringe Institution for a number of years and has a reputation for not only being a very friendly comedian but one that never resorts to using strong language during his always funny … Read More

Addy Van der Borgh: Advanced Mumbo Jumbo

***

3Stars

Other than a ten minute slot a few years ago on ‘a best of format gig this was the first time I had seen me Van Der Borgh perform.

Welcomed into the compact space by him playing a … Read More

Moment4Sheila / Laff4Sheila

Time Today · 08:30 – 19:30 Location The Stand Comedy Club, York Place, Edinburgh Created by: Susan Morrison, Jen Lavery More info Moment4Sheila.

Join us at The Stand Comedy Club celebrate the life of a truly warm and wonderful woman.

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Robin Ince and Michael Legge: Pointless Anger, Righteous Ire

4 stars ****

In this show Ince and Legge have decided to look closely at the nature of anger – is anger actually a force for good or a force for evil.  If we get angry over the littlest things … Read More

Mould & Arrowsmith in 3D

Two Stars **

Comedy can be easily judged by the frequency of laughs. After a bright opening, the laughs just dried up. Unfortunately, the sketches which contained references to game shows and optical illusions simply fell flat.

There was much … Read More

Reginald D Hunter: Trophy Nigga

*****

5 Stars

There are comedians, big comedians and then there are the huge comedians. I don’t mean in size, but in talent and drawing power and Reginald D Hunter is surely up there I the top few.

I have … Read More

Seann Walsh – I’d Happily Punch Myself in the Face

4 Stars ****

Seann Walsh is in his twenties and is making his solo debut at the Fringe. He could be described as pure stand up – just a mike and an inventive mind with no gimmicks or props. Despite … Read More

Comedy Bitch: Them is Us

****

4 Stars

Comedy Bitch is a six strong sketch comedy group consisting of Jonathan Broke, Hannah Gittos, Louise Howells, Ben Kewin, Tom Lyall-Cottle and Sophie Wright and for me was one of the highlights of Fringe 2009. I was … Read More