Ivo Graham: Orange Crush 4.5****

Faced with disappointment from his young daughter about the fact he did not have a favourite colour, Ivo Graham has now decided it’s orange. In fact, he has committed so hard that he’s done a Fringe show about it. 

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Lein: – Marjolein Robertson 4****

There can be no doubt the former Shetland one time Town Planner Marjolein Robertson is becoming a comedy presence over the last few years. Lein is the third part of a trilogy, each year moving to a larger venue, and … Read More

Adam Greene – Healthy Beast 3.5***

Adam Greene is going through some forced lifestyle changes. He’s had a kidney out and is questioning how much minimal change he actually needs to live a fulfilling life. For example, can he still binge drink if he exercises as … Read More

Asli Akbay – Tomboy 3***

Asli Akbay treated the small but perfectly formed mixed audience to a ‘my life so far as a tomboy’ story in her amusing and informative debut hour at the Edinburgh Fringe. She tells us that she was a standup in … Read More

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) 4****

Fringe institution The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society publishes a guide to the Fringe shows they recommend, comprised of friends of ACMS. A complimentary copy is available to audients. It is extensive, and its printed form makes an excellent coaster, if … Read More

Cyclopath – Stand Up and Songs 4****

Canadian Dion Owen is a conundrum is the nicest possible way. He’s good, very good at so many things. His passion as the show title suggests is cycling but this is isn’t all spokes or blisters, it’s about journeys, improvised … Read More

Sam See: And I Can’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore 5*****

The hidden gem of the Fringe.

From his trap door entrance you realise Singapore comedian Sam See is going to be different. 24 shows on the Fringe bootcamp down, the energy of this bow tie pixie like sprite is … Read More

Alex Camp: Songs About Love and Food 4****

Hitting the right notes. A major artist in the making.

Alex Camp (and he’s not) is on his first year at the Fringe. He brings a wealth of experience, various 90s indie bands and has been on the circuit earning … Read More

Milo Standards: Penis de Milo 4****

A triumph in character comedy.

Kate Smurthwaite is back with her new creation, Milo Standards, a male chauvinist alt right self obsessed real proper man from the school of hard knocks. Oh, and he’s got a podcast so that makes … Read More

Ashley Haden: Political and Correct 4****

Off the bat London’s East End award nominated comic Ashley Haden is a talent, and something you don’t often find at 6pm in the Fringe these days – dark, uncomfortable, well researched political comedy which is also funny and thought … Read More