Phil Nichol: I Don’t Want to Talk About It 4****

Phil Nichol is a comedian who must expend more energy than any other during the Fringe, I think he is doing at least 4 a day every day. Now others may equal that, but I would have to question whether … Read More

Jo Caulfield Awkward Conversations 5*****

I have always found Ms Caulfield to be a classy comedian who always has an excellently written and funny show, delivered in a style that only she can. And this year’s offering fits the bill exactly.

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Vladimir McTavish: Scotland 45 Events that Shaped a Nation 4****

Vladimir McTavish, a stalwart of the Scottish, in fact international, comedy scene is back with his 2015 offering and as we can expect with this comedy craftsman it is certainly one to catch.

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Pierre Novellie is Anxious Peter 4****

Pierre Novellie is a commanding figure as he hits the stage, well over 6ft tall and oozes presence. And this is before he has even started his show.

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Angela Barnes – Come as You Are 4 ****

I think it is fair to say that Angela Barnes is not the biggest fan of herself, but I am equally convinced that after seeing this show and judging the reaction … Read More

Diane Spencer Power Tool 4****

A lot can happen in a year and in Diane Spencer’s case it sure did. She fell in love, bought a house and was involved in writing a comedy play for a diva and former ‘Strictly’ … Read More

Larry Dean: Out Now 4****

I have seen Larry Dean a couple of times since he won the Scottish Comedian of the Year award in 2013 and it’s so good to see him grow and develop … Read More

Lucie Pohl: Cry me a Liver 4****

Lucie Pohl uses this hour at the Fringe to showcase her very talented acting ability. With the use of minimal props she changes between characters seamlessly and is able to contort her face so skilfully, from the attractive woman … Read More

Mark Thomas: Trespass – Work in Progress 5*****

There are many performers on the Fringe (or elsewhere) who would love to have their finished and polished show look like Mr Thomas’ ‘work in progress’. It’s a full and full-on hour of everything you’d expect: articulate, passionate, … Read More

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society 5*****

This was a particularly good ACMS, not least for the introduction of the Ping Pong Paddles of Punctuation and the apparent jettisoning of the Permitted Heckles (they just seem unnecessary). Thom Tuck (compère 1) was predictably tipsy, though … Read More