Jessica Fostekew The Silence of the Nans 4****

Jess Fostekew has had a couple of major events recently. She has given birth to her first child, apparently the pregnancy went well, the birth a nightmare but all good. The second event is the one she talks about. Jess … Read More

Mark Nelson Irreverence 4****

Mark Nelson is one of many talented Scottish comics that are making a name for themselves in the comedy world, yet he is almost as well known for being the father of 3 year old Isla who together produce News … Read More

Dane Baptiste G.O.D. (Gold, Oil, Drugs) 4****

Dane Baptiste was impressive the first time I saw him back in 2012 and it has been pleasing to see his comedy career progress through Edinburgh shows and TV work ever since. Baptiste is an engaging individual who, as always, … Read More

Jonny Pelham: Just Shout Louder 4****

It’s been a busy year for Jonny Pelham with many changes and a new-found confidence. Being fairly inexperienced romantically he decided to give internet dating a try, he amusingly describes his physical flaws which he thought were getting in the … Read More

Shazia Mirza – With Love from St Tropez 4****

One can always be assured when attending a Shazia Mirza gig is that proceeding are in a safe pair of hands and that the show will be delightfully written and laces through with enough funny lines to please almost every … Read More

Sarah Callaghan The Pigeon Dying Under The Bush 3***

At the tender age of 25 Sarah Callaghan is suffering a quarter life crisis she states. This self-described London ladette is in a good place in 2017 though and when it came to writing her show this year bemoaned the … Read More

I Love Lou C Lou Conran 4****

Lou takes us on a journey through her life starting and stopping at Boots the Chemist. Lou Conran is an established comedian, writer and columnist, who it seems also loves a good curry. We are treated to a show with … Read More

Simon Evans: Genius 4****

Simon Evans is, this year, attempting to evoke genius. He feels it might be needed in the world right about now. He discusses a little of what that could look like, and ends up borrowing an audience member’s glasses, briefly, … Read More

Jane Hill: Cow 3***

Jane Hill is a cow – or at least, she’s trying to be. Not entirely successfully, as she has a charm and likeability, as well as a twinkle in her eye during her more bitchy tales that make it hard … Read More

Stuart Goldsmith: Like I Mean It 4****

Stuart Goldsmith is a comedian I know I can rely on for consistent laughs, and truly I got those in this show.

The show is about how Goldsmith’s life has changed lately, and how he’s dealing with the complexities of … Read More