Material, Girl – Susan Riddell and Amanda Dwyer 4****

The Stand Comedy Club is famous for presenting compilation comedy bills most evenings throughout the year. But this was 13.15 . Lunchtime. Okay, how will that work? Not daunted I went along to see an all-woman hour and do you … Read More

The Umbilical Brothers: The Distraction – 4****

The Umbilical Brothers are Fringe veterans and rightly described in their press as “an international comedy phenomenon”. The two combine mime, physical theatre, clowning and sound effects to create a wide range of silly but clever sketches, usually playing with … Read More

Abi Clarke- (Role) Model 4.5****

Abi Clarke was a normal day to day person who one day posted a wacky video with her mum and dad (Shown during the performance), and she became an overnight sensation. Now, off the back of her popularity, she stars … Read More

Robin Grainger – Refurb 4.5 ****

It must be galling at times being in the stand-up industry. You slave away for years and only one person turns up at your opening night. The show that has been honed over many weeks, ignored by most. But lady … Read More

Sophie Duker – But Daddy I Love Her 4****

I had often seen Sophie Duker on TV but this was my first time seeing her live. There was a buzz in the sell-out Pleasance Cabaret Bar as Duker, clad in electric blue, danced around the aisles, joshing with the … Read More

Finlay Christie: I Deserve This 4.5****

There is quite a buzz about Finlay Christie and his 2024 Fringe show, significantly helped along by his 200million YouTube views.

Finlay is no stranger to the Edinburgh Fringe or performing sketch and stand-up, having won a stand-up award here … Read More

Melanie Bracewell Attack of the Melanie Bracewell 4.5****

Melanie Bracewell, star of taskmaster New Zealand is a Kiwi with bags of talent. The 6ft 2” comedian isn’t hard to miss but not because of her height, her natural talent is there to see.

She begins her performance about … Read More

Stephen Mullan : Rascal 4.5****

Stephen Mullan bounds on stage full of energy with an immediately engaging personality and a cheeky grin!

You could definitely guess from the accent but we learn that Stephen grew up in Cork the son of an Argentinian mother and … Read More

Anna Akana : It Gets Darker 4.5****

As the title suggests the theme and topics covered are not easy to put across within a stand up comedy show. There are a number of shows at the Fringe this year that are presented under the comedy umbrella but … Read More

Gareth Mutch – Modern Man 4 ½ ****

Gareth Mutch has had an interesting past 12 months he muses shortly after coming on stage and a gentle warm up. A lot has happened. On turning 30, he claims on of the worst ages, not old, but not young … Read More