Larry Dean – Fudnut 5*****

Can it really be 2013 that I first saw a fresh-faced Glaswegian, Larry Dean, win the Scottish Comedian of the Year award. Even with a short set I knew that he was headed for stardom, and I was not wrong. … Read More

Alisdair Beckett-King – Nevermore 3.5 ***

Once you have seen Alisdair Beckett-King it is impossible to forget him, even if it is only for his mane of flame red hair and similar beard. But that is not all that he has going for him by far. … Read More

Maisie Adam – Buzzed 5*****

If ever there was a show title that summed up the performer’s demeanour, then this is the one. Almost running into her venue Maise Adam is smiling from the get-go, she is doing a job she loves, performing to a … Read More

Alice Fraser: Chronos 4****

Alice Fraser is an Australian comedian, writer, podcaster, and actor.

I have reviewed Alice a number of times in the past and was blown away by her original and challenging cerebral shows “Empire” 2017 and “Ethos” 2018 where she tackled … Read More

Ivo Graham: My Future, My Clutter 5*****

Ivo graham was the youngest ever winner of “so you think you’re funny” 2009 and was subsequently signed by the biggest stand up talent agency in the UK, . He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2010 Chortle award … Read More

Marcus Brigstocke – Absolute Shower 5*****

From the minute Marcus Brigstocke wandered onto stage dressed like my old Geography Teacher, he had the audience absolutely on-side with his amazing trip down memory lane of what life was like for us all during Covid.

The highs and … Read More

Tim Vine – Breeeep! 5*****

Tim Vine bounds onto stage in his irrepressible style and immediately gets the audience participating in one of his many, many nonsense songs.

This mad-cap music and comedy show is aimed at all ages, and the audience ranged from 8 … Read More

Alistair Barrie – AlistairCratic 4.5****

Deep in the bowels of Edinburgh’s Old Town, at the Liquid Rooms Annexe, lurks the lair of Alistair Barrie, a stand-up of renown, returning to his August habitat once more. A popular return judging by the healthy numbers attending his … Read More

Mark Simmons – Quip Off the Mark 4.5 ****

The is sometimes gold found in deep, dark and dank underground caverns, and this is certainly the case with this show. Comedy Gold For quite a few years in my opinion Simmons has been one of the very best, but … Read More

Jess Robinson – Legacy 4****

Perennial Fringe favourite Jess Robinson returns to the Fringe this year and as always is sure to be a highly popular performer.

If you have been out of the loop over the last few years Jess is a much-respected impressionist … Read More