Palestine Stands Up : The Stand 4****

The Stand is known for giving acts a voice, and tonight that voice belonged to Palestine. Five of the finest Palestinian comedians descended on the basement stage, and from the moment the drum beats called them in — all the … Read More

Will Owen- Looking Fab at 50  4****

Will Owen’s looking Fab at 50 but he’s barely half that age! The gay comedian takes to the stage wearing out of sorts attire that matches his out of sorts and unsettled way of life.

Will begins the show with … Read More

Will Davies : Much Peril, Many Intrigue – 3***

Will Davies is one of the most downbeat comedians I have ever seen.  In his show, “Much Peril, Many Intrigue” he manages to bring a dark rain cloud over proceedings with well timed self-deprecating humour.  This Essex Boy breaks the … Read More

Tim Biglowe: Landlubber 5*****

In the backroom of a record shop with a café, something hot is brewing — and it’s not just the espresso. Its name is Tim Biglowe. At first glance, he describes himself as the sort of bloke who can get … Read More

Dutch Courage – Rachel Morton-Young 3***

Dutch Courage is Rachel Morton-Young just absolutely gushing over her adopted home, the Netherlands and dives headfirst into all the offbeat ridiculous funny stuff culturally that happens when you move across countries. Think of it as a travel comedy guide … Read More

Daniel Muggleton: You May Be White, I May Be Crazy  5*****

Australian comic Daniel Muggleton knows the value of first impressions—and how to subvert them. Dressed in his trademark red Adidas tracksuit and sporting a moustache, he could easily be mistaken for a Sydney backyard bouncer guarding the barbecue. Instead, what … Read More

Emmanuel Sonubi – Life After Near Death 5*****

Emmanuel Sonubi is huge, in stature, in presence and above all in comedic talent. From the onset he filled the room with his personality. He had the sold-out Pleasance Cabaret Bar in the palm of his hands and never let … Read More

James Beckett: Stutter Island –   4**** 

James Beckett is a film nerd to his bones, and he begins as such—inviting the audience to name as many Samuel L. Jackson films as they can. It’s a clever icebreaker, a communal quiz that turns strangers into collaborators, laughter … Read More

Hoani Hotene – Midnight Kiwi – Hoots Apex  4****

It takes hard graft to cut through the culture-vulture chaos of Fringe flyering, but Hoani Hotene has already done the work required to get this show to Edinburgh. Resembling a ginger Kiwi Ed Sheeran, with his comedy chops and guitar … Read More

Roger O’Sullivan: Fekken 5*****

Cork-born Roger O’Sullivan has arrived at the Fringe like a debut you didn’t see coming. The road here may have felt like a series of side-quests—every comic knows the trials of just getting to Edinburgh—but once the show begins, it’s … Read More