Lucy Frederick:Famtastic 5*****

Lucy Frederick has moved on in life and at the age of thirty eight, finds herself as step mum to two children and likes nothing more than sitting on her fabulous sofa, that she loves dearly, and watching TV.

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Nick Everritt: The Deconstruction 4****

Nick Everritt’s comedy will not be for everyone, and I suspect a most of the audience were probably wondering if they had indeed observed comedy. It is my opinion (and presumably Mr Everritt’s) that they had, but I would posit … Read More

Eleanor Conway: You May Recognise Me From Tinder 3.5***

Eleanor Conway is utterly unashamed to talk about sex in the most frank and honest way, and the women especially in the audience were absolutely with her. She’s vibrant and energetic on stage, and her chat about sex and sexual … Read More

Sarah Lee: Half a Man 3.5***

Sarah Lee is all smiles for this short but well formed show, which is built on autobiographical anecdotes and complimentary observational material. Not all of the audience seemed particularly engaged but a good number were giggling away. A small number … Read More

Seann Walsh:- After This One I’m Going Home 4.5 ****

What a difference a year makes. This time last year Walsh had booked to do Edinburgh, and then came the announcement that he was going into ‘Strictly’, all plans had to be changed. He was going to get a massive … Read More

Martin Mor:- Instigator 4****

I can’t imagine that too many people who have a significant knowledge of the comedy world will be unaware of Martin Mor. If they haven’t seen him perform, then surely his distinctive look must have crossed their horizons somewhere as … Read More

James McNicholas: The Boxer 4****

James McNicholas’ debut solo hour is a loving tribute to his Grandfather,1961 Middleweight champion of the world Terry Downes, known as ‘The Paddington Express’. He weaves deftly in between playing the character of his grandfather on the rise to the … Read More

Alison Spittle; mother of god 4****

The audience is greeted with a large naive Cornflake and wool encrusted cardboard shield emblazoned with the cross. It sets the mood nicely for Alison’s tale of her early ambitions for primary school’s greatest female role; Mary. Her set moves … Read More

Liam Withnail:- Homecoming 4.5****

English born but Edinburgh based comedian Liam Withnail’s reputation has been growing over the last year or two, his 2018 show Homeboy was critically acclaimed and popular with audiences alike. And Homecoming for me is even better. Withnail oozes confidence … Read More

Alun Cochrane :- Brave New Alun 3***

It’s not often that the Fringe show titles have a huge amount of bearing as to what the show will contain, but with Alun Cochrane’s 2019 offering the clues are flagged up. Cochrane for years has been a purveyor of … Read More