Robin Grainger – People Pleaser 5*****

A year or two ago Robin Grainger played his Edinburgh show to one audient.  This caused him to be catapulted into the spotlight both nationally and internationally.

No such problem now, Grainger who has always been a top comic is … Read More

Michelle Wolf 4****

It was quite a few years ago that Michelle Wolf was performing in an award nominated show, so it was good to see her back playing to packed houses, even if it is only for a short run.

Michelle is … Read More

Jessica Fostekew – Iconic Breath  4 ½ ****

Jessica Fostekew first came to my attention waaay back in 2011 when I took a chance on her show. Since then I have seen most if not all and each one has always delivered.

The 2025 offering, is on a … Read More

Seaton Smith : Trauma Bonding 4****

Seaton Smith bounds on to stage with so much energy and self  assured bravado. He is a forty two year old American who we are told is an accomplished martial arts enthusiast. This is something which he hopes to unleash … Read More

AC/DC: Australian Comedians / Dope Comedy 4****

Late-night comedy showcases can be a minefield. You need a killer compère to keep the pace, a lineup of standout acts, and an audience ready to bite and engage. The wrong energy and the whole space-time continuum can collapse faster … Read More

Comedy for the Curious 4****

Ever wondered why people bite their nails, fall for clickbait, or genuinely believe UFOs are part of a government cover-up? Comedy for the Curious has you covered. Hosted by American comic and marine biologist brainiac Robyn Perkins, this clever show is part … Read More

Batshit – Cheekykita 5*****

Never has a Fringe title been more accurate. Batshit is exactly what it says on the tin—wild, absurd, and gloriously unpigeonholed. Manchester’s Cheekykita has built a reputation for comedy that refuses to behave, and this year’s show might be her … Read More

1290.5 Steps to Autistic Success – Kittenageddon (Sidequests and Buffering) 3***

Birmingham-born Stags Woodward feels like the kind of performer the Free Fringe was invented for: inventive, unpredictable, and capable of turning a cramped karaoke room into a communal experiment. He’s a poet, writer, and comic who thrives on the edges … Read More

Andy Gleeks: Fragments 4****

There are worse problems to have at the Fringe than too many punters, and Andy Gleeks has that rare high-class headache: the room is rammed, it’s midday, and people are still filing in, shoulder to shoulder, pints in hand. Fragments hasn’t even … Read More

And All That Jazz: A half hour by Gillian Gurganus 4****

Here’s a debut show you wanna see!!  Gillian Gurganus in All that Jazz, has a 30 minute banger that’s a theatrical roller-coaster. This stunning Triple Threat Canadian/American, is keen to make it big, and I truly believe she will.  … Read More