Paul McCaffrey: Pills, Thrills and Belly Laughs

3 Star

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Paul McCaffrey was a comedian who crossed my radar last year when I was recommended to see him by those in the know.

I took their advice and thoroughly enjoyed his show so looked forward to see … Read More

Deborah Frances-White: Cult Following

3 Star

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It ‘s been a couple of years since Ms Frances-White has graced the Fringe so I was interested to see that she was not doing one show but two!! Talk about making up for lost time.

In … Read More

Dan Mitchell – Free Egg

***

Dan Mitchell has lots of potential, which is usually a nice way of saying the show wasn’t very good. In this case, it’s not strictly true. There are some aspects in need of attention – overlong pauses … Read More

The Boom Jennies – Mischief

4 Star

**** 

The three person sketch troupe The Boom Jennies consist of Lizzie Bates, Catriona Knox and Anna Emerson, all well versed in the art of sketch and are returning once again to the Fringe with this years offering … Read More

Catriona Knox – Hellcat

4Star

**** 

This is the second year I have seen this talented sketch comedy / character comedian perform her solo show, she is also one of the Boom Jennies as well, so it is totally understandable that she is good … Read More

Phil Nicol – Rants

4 Stars

**** 

Now there are probably many things that could be levied at Phil Nicol and many of then are true, but one thing he could never be accused of is not putting his heart and soul into each … Read More

Alistair Barrie – Urban Fogey

5 Star

*****

Alistair Barrie has been a hard working stand-up for a number of years and certainly has never delivered an average show as far as I have seen, it has always been a good show at least.

This … Read More

Fancy Something Different in a Fringe Show?

The Noise Next Door

24 Hour Improv Adventure

Monday, 13th August

The Noise Next Door, one of the Festival’s cutting edge improv groups will be attempting a first at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Straight after their show they will … Read More

Adam Hills – Mess Around

4 Stars

**** 

There is a simple idea behind this show’s concept. For 15 years now Adam Hills has been creating a well written show which was performed to oodles of fans, But usually during the opening warm up banter … Read More

The Silky Pair – Happy to Help

4 Star

**** 

This year’s Fringe is packed with female sketch comedy of varying numbers and standards but The Silky Pair, Kathryn Bond and Lorna Shaw are amongst the very best in my opinion.

Last years show was hampered by … Read More