John Meagher: Big Year 4****

John Meagher’s “Big Year” is a whirlwind of words and wit, delivered at a pace that leaves the audience exhausted, in the best possible way. With his non-stop Northern Irish accent, Meagher packs more words into an hour than most … Read More

Garry Starr: Classic Penguins 5*****

Garry Starr, Classic Penguins is in that rare breed of Edinburgh Fringe show where every member of the audience is having a good time, with so much fun, shrieking and guffawing with laughter, then ultimately erupting into an excited spontaneous … Read More

Chris Turner – Childish 4****

As a child, Chris Turner dreamed of being both a comedian and a rock star, and in this show, he gets to be both.

Chris engages the audience right from the start, asking, “What did you want to be when … Read More

Josh Jones – Put a Sock in It 4****

Josh Jones creates an immediate impression from the get-go. He is genial, very camp and very northern. Quipping that as a working circuit comedian, where his usual audience is gay men and drunken women, a slightly different make up to … Read More

Lorraine Hoodless – DINK (Double Income No Kids) 4****

Being tucked into a very hot room, in the back of a busy pub, with noise spillage from outside the performance area cannot be the easiest experience, but maybe it is the most affordable way for unrepresented acts to take … Read More

Flat and the Curves: Rosé-Tinted 5*****

“Rosé-Tinted,” the latest show from the award-winning musical comedy group Flat and the Curves, is a riotous celebration of girl power, nostalgia, and unfiltered humour. Featuring the dynamic trio of Issy, Charlotte, and Katy, the show captures the essence of … Read More

Murder, She Didn’t Write 5*****

“Murder She Didn’t Write” is a masterful blend of improv and classic whodunit, celebrating its 10th year at the Fringe with a show that’s as ingenious as it is hilarious. This interactive murder mystery, created on the spot from audience … Read More

Joe McTernan – Lost 5*****

Joe McTernan’s latest show, Lost, is a hilarious yet heart-warming exploration of life’s unexpected detours. Following a complete sell-out run in 2023, McTernan returns with a new show that reflects a new chapter in his life. Freshly single after a … Read More

Alison Larkin: Grief…A Comedy 4.5****

Alison Larkin’s “Grief: A Comedy” is a masterful blend of humour and heartbreak, capturing the fragility of life with an improbably funny yet deeply moving narrative. Larkin, an English-American comedian, takes the audience on a rollercoaster of emotions as she … Read More

Aunty Ginger: Finding Splashman 3***

Aunty Ginger: Finding Splashman” is a hilariously outrageous romp that takes audiences on a wild ride through the raunchy and ridiculous. Based on a true story, this show follows the irrepressible Aunty Ginger on her mission to find her elusive … Read More