Mates – The Improvised 90’s Sitcom 2**

Mates – The Improvised 90’s Sitcom attempts to capture the magic of classic ’90s TV, set against the nostalgic backdrop of New York City. The concept is enticing: an entirely improvised show driven by audience suggestions, offering the potential for … Read More

Viv Forde – New Kids on the Blockchain 4****

Viv Forde’s new show, New Kids on the Blockchain, offers an exhilarating dive into the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, set against the vibrant backdrop of San Francisco. As a talented storyteller, Forde expertly navigates the complexities of Bitcoin and the … Read More

Jay Lafferty – Bahookie 4.5 ****

One of the hits of Fringe 2023 was Bahookie, a delightful hour performed by one of Scottish comedy’s most sought after comics, Jay Lafferty. Playing to packed houses, and subsequently touring throughout the UK, it was a delightful way to … Read More

Isobel Rogers – How To Be Content 4****

Isobel Rogers’ Fringe show How to be Content is a delightful musical odyssey that effortlessly blends wit, warmth, and inventive storytelling. Armed with just her guitar, Rogers delves into the existential questions that modern life throws at us, tackling them … Read More

Andy Andy with Andy 4****

Dressed in a sharp red suit, Andy greets us at the door, allocating out names on stickers. I enjoyed being Indy, an iteration of Andy without portfolio (compared to Brandy, in charge of Brand Andy), for the duration of the … Read More

Rory O’Hanlon – The Best of Me 4.5 ****

Rory O’Hanlon first came to my attention in 2011 when I was fliered by him in a queue. His gift of the gab convinced me to see his show and I wasn’t disappointed. Further visits over the years have also … Read More

Laura Smyth Living My Best Life 4****

You may recognise Laura from TV shows such as Live at the Apollo and the Jonathon Ross Show amongst others.

Laura brings her show to Edinburgh with a beaming smile and ponders what makes her think she is indeed Living … Read More

Mark Bittlestone – I Need a Straight Guy 4****

Mark Bittlestone’s “I Need a Straight Guy” is a laugh-out-loud exploration of modern gay life, blending humour with keen social commentary. A social media sensation known for his clever skits that mock gay stereotypes, Bittlestone brings his online persona to … Read More

Nerine Skinner -The Exorcism of Liz Truss 4.5 ****

I suppose there won’t be too many people who will lament the shortness of Liz Truss’s tenure as Prime Minister, and the few nightmare weeks she was in charge. Maybe Nerine Skinner was one, as she made the most of … Read More

Kyle Ayers Presents: Hard to Say 4****

Kyle Ayers’ show Hard to Say is a poignant blend of dark humour and raw honesty, offering a glimpse into the life of someone living with Trigeminal Neuralgia, often referred to as the “Suicide Disease” due to its crippling pain. … Read More