Comedy 2016 Archives - Page 2 of 15 - One4Review
Carl Donnelly – Bad Man Tings 4****
August 25, 2016 | one4review
34 is supposed to be a good age when we are at our happiest and it is obvious that Carl Donnelly, who achieved the age recently, seem pretty well contented with his life once more. Previous shows on his depression … Read More
Gráinne Maguire – Great People Making Great Choices 4****
August 25, 2016 | one4review
Gráinne Maguire is a comedian who always seems to be slightly under the radar to a lot of people but can certainly hold her own with the best, especially when it involves her talking about politics in my opinion. However … Read More
Holly Burn – I am Special 3***
August 25, 2016 | one4review
Holly Burn can always be relied upon to do a really different, occasionally surreal, but definitely entertaining. She has a great personality, a stage presence a whole raft of performing skills and a way with words that perhaps only she … Read More
Peter White – Straight White Male 3***
August 25, 2016 | one4review
It’s not his fault that he was born a straight white male. Just circumstances beyond his control. Born in a small town in rural Canada White tells of the narrow gene pool something that can cause prejudices be it homophobic, … Read More
Omid Djalili – Shmuck for a Night 4****
August 24, 2016 | one4review
Making a flying visit the Fringe after being away for far too long, actor, comedian and generally nice guy Omid Djalli is already posting sell-out signs at the massive Pleasance Grand. 4.00pm in the afternoon is not the usual time … Read More
Gillian Cosgriff – This is why we can’t have Nice Things 4****
August 24, 2016 | one4review
It is always great to see a performance that is a surprise treat. I hadn’t intended to see Ms Cosgriff but when something dropped out of my schedule I took a punt. I certainly don’t regret the decision. Playing the … Read More
Amy Howerska: Smashcat 4****
August 24, 2016 | one4review
This was the first time I had seen Amy Howerska but it definitely won’t be the last. This crazy, funny woman had me laughing from the minute she made her flamboyant entrance right to her equally exuberant finale. There’s not … Read More
Al Porter – At Large 5*****
August 23, 2016 | one4review
Al Porter may only be 23 years old and doing his second Edinburgh hour but this ‘old school’ style comedian has the feel and presence of a guy with many more shows under his belt. Bounding onto his stage dressed … Read More
Kai Humphries – In Full Colour 4****
August 23, 2016 | one4review
For quite a few years now Kai Humphries has been performing his Edinburgh hour to big audiences and wide acclaim. This Geordie, now Edinburgh based has a wicked line of material and a cheeky chappy presence on stage and can … Read More
Kiri Pritchard – Mclean – Hysterical Woman 4****
August 23, 2016 | one4review
There has been a preconception forever that women are not as funny as men. The perpetrators of this myth come from both sexes as well, although I suppose the weekend comedy club stereotype of a bunch of lads on the … Read More
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