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Peter White – Straight White Male 3***
August 25, 2016 | one4review
It’s not his fault that he was born a straight white male. Just circumstances beyond his control. Born in a small town in rural Canada White tells of the narrow gene pool something that can cause prejudices be it homophobic, … Read More
Omid Djalili – Shmuck for a Night 4****
August 24, 2016 | one4review
Making a flying visit the Fringe after being away for far too long, actor, comedian and generally nice guy Omid Djalli is already posting sell-out signs at the massive Pleasance Grand. 4.00pm in the afternoon is not the usual time … Read More
Gillian Cosgriff – This is why we can’t have Nice Things 4****
August 24, 2016 | one4review
It is always great to see a performance that is a surprise treat. I hadn’t intended to see Ms Cosgriff but when something dropped out of my schedule I took a punt. I certainly don’t regret the decision. Playing the … Read More
Amy Howerska: Smashcat 4****
August 24, 2016 | one4review
This was the first time I had seen Amy Howerska but it definitely won’t be the last. This crazy, funny woman had me laughing from the minute she made her flamboyant entrance right to her equally exuberant finale. There’s not … Read More
Al Porter – At Large 5*****
August 23, 2016 | one4review
Al Porter may only be 23 years old and doing his second Edinburgh hour but this ‘old school’ style comedian has the feel and presence of a guy with many more shows under his belt. Bounding onto his stage dressed … Read More
Kai Humphries – In Full Colour 4****
August 23, 2016 | one4review
For quite a few years now Kai Humphries has been performing his Edinburgh hour to big audiences and wide acclaim. This Geordie, now Edinburgh based has a wicked line of material and a cheeky chappy presence on stage and can … Read More
Kiri Pritchard – Mclean – Hysterical Woman 4****
August 23, 2016 | one4review
There has been a preconception forever that women are not as funny as men. The perpetrators of this myth come from both sexes as well, although I suppose the weekend comedy club stereotype of a bunch of lads on the … Read More
Sophie Willan On Record 4****
August 23, 2016 | one4review
Sophie Willan is another performer doing her debut hour at the Fringe. It is always good to make an impression early on and boy does she do it. Dancing onto her stage Ms Willan demonstrates her three ‘killer moves the … Read More
The Noise Next Door – The Really, Really Good Afternoon Show 5*****
August 22, 2016 | one4review 1
Tom, Sam, Charlie Mark and another Tom are collectively The Noise Next Door and have been turning out themed quality improvised comedy for almost a decade now. They do two shows the one I saw nominally for children, and a … Read More
Danny McLoughlin Phillip was Right 4 ****
August 22, 2016 | one4review
There cannot be too many stand-up shows that open with the performer reciting Phllip Larkin poetry, but then there are reasons for this. McLoughlin’s favourite poem ‘This be the Verse’ was selected as a 11 year old basically because it … Read More
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