Alun Cochrane :- You. Me. Now. 4****

Alun Cochrane is not a dynamic comedian. He welcomes us to ‘ an hour of existential gloom’ at the top of his show… hmm me thinks he is not being totally honest here. Cochrane is a guy in his 40s, … Read More

Jo Caulfield :- Killing Time 5*****

There can be few comedians who perform at the Fringe annually that maintain a consistent high standards that Ms Caulfield does and the lady has done it again with Killing Time for Fringe 2018

Mixing the inevitably funny, well observed … Read More

Paul Foot: Image Conscious 4****

It’s testimonial time for Paul Foot as he returns to Edinburgh with his 10th solo show. The show itself will be a delight for his loyal fans, the ‘Connoisseurs’, and will not dent his reputation as one of the most … Read More

Gavin Webster : – I Am Stand Up Comedy 4****

Gavin Webster is a comic I always have a lot of time for. This no nonsense Geordie is always high on my list of acts to see during each Fringe as he is always value for money. With an opening … Read More

Pierre Novellie: See Novellie, Hear Novellie, Speak Novellie 5*****

Pierre Novellie has appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe for a few years now but this is the first time I had seen his show, it certainly won’t be the last. He is a satirist and writes for a number of … Read More

Paul Sinha :- The Two Ages of Man 5*****

For many I suppose Paul Sinha is best known as the Sinner Man, one of the Chasers in ITV’s quiz show the Chase, yet although he is very knowledgeable , ranked the number 5 quizzer in the UK, this former … Read More

David Correos: The Correos Effect 4****

Right. What?

I’ve been Fringing for a while. I have never walked out of a show with the audience (even those who’d been laughing) looking quite so shell-shocked, or felt the need to use the phrase ‘mildly traumatising’ about a … Read More

Mark Watson : The Infinite Show 5*****

Mark Watson is a recognisable comedy performer. He’s been on TV. He has various claims to fame, other than being mistaken for David Baddiel. He was voted, by a well known publication, as the 50th sexiest Jew! Quite flattering, he … Read More

Tom Lucy : Reluctant Millennial 4****

Tom Lucy bounded into the venue with his usual youthful energy. Tonight he almost retreated back out again! Tonight he is confronted by a sight that would make the most hard core experienced stand up run for the exit; a … Read More

Matt Forde : Brexit Through the Gift Shop 4****

According to Matt, there are only two sides to the political divide in Britain today, and if you are on the opposite side from Matt then you are clearly “f****ing mad”! And to be absolutely fair he makes a very … Read More