The Best of Scottish Comedy – The Stand – 4****

The Best of Scottish is a standing institution at The Stand, a nightly reminder that Scotland’s comedy scene is not only alive and well, but constantly regenerating in the most unexpected and satisfying ways. The premise is simple, but foolproof: … Read More

Robin Ince: The Universe and the Neurodiverse 4.5****

Robin Ince: The Universe and the Neurodiverse is a highly entertaining, speedy though seemingly shambolic journey through neurodiversity, particularly ADHD, in the hands of a seasoned comedian, writer and broadcaster.

Ince’s trademark scattergun style darts between gravestone inscriptions, … Read More

Koalas and Kebabs 4.5****

Koalas & Kebas sees two of Australia’s rising new stars take to the stage and deliver an excellent, joke packed hour of stand-up.  Kurt Sterling and Kiyanosh Sahebi put on a 30 minute set each, in a kind of … Read More

Liam Withnail – Big Strong Boy 5*****

With every show being packed out, the numbers tell their own story. But then Liam is telling an even better one. His. And it is resonating with the audiences too.

It was ten years ago I saw him deliver … Read More

Stuart Laws is Stuck 4****

Stuart Laws goes through a difficult breakup and decides to become the caretaker of an island solely populated by puffins; he is then embroiled in a whodunnit as he has to solve a mysterious disappearance on this island. It’s an … Read More

Ray O’Leary – Laughter I hardly know Her 4****

Those who have seen Ray O’Leary before will be familiar with his signature grey suit and deadpan, drawling delivery of surprising punchlines. His 2025 show Laughter? I Hardly Know Her proves this as a winning formula.

There’s no particular theme … Read More

NewsRevue 3 ½ ***

It has been a few years since I had last seen what used to be an institution for me so full of anticipation I went expecting to be blown away.

The format hasn’t changed, why would it? Four performers sing, … Read More

Woody Fu: One Man John Wick – 5*****

It’s always a gift when the title of a show manages to summarise the entire thing for you. And, indeed, Woody Fu’s One Man John Wick does exactly what it says on the tin in this (figuratively and literally) … Read More

Nathan Cassidy – It’s Not the End of the World 4 ½ ****

I joined a packed-out show at the Counting House on a Sunday evening, thinking wow, this should be a cracker, already knowing that Nathan Cassidy was a well-respected, award-winning comedian. Strap yourself in.

Cassidy, a very personable comic took to … Read More

Amanda Hursy : Carted 4.5*****

Glaswegian Amanda Hursy is relatively new to comedy. She is off to a good start, having been  shortlisted for a BBC newcomer award and a semi finalist in Scottish comedian of the year.

Amanda’s style is confessional story telling and … Read More