Ed Night: Your Old Mucker 5****

Ed Night welcomes us into his world with the cheeky ease of Maybe It’s Because I’m a Londoner drifting through the speakers. What follows is a rapid-fire cascade of material so dense with laughter that punchlines are still ricocheting while … Read More

Chortle Student Comedy Awards final 2025 4.5****

After a nationwide university tour, seven comedically talented students won through to earn a place in the final of Britain’s funniest student competition: Sofia Lambis, Rob Mac an Tuile, Anoushay Omaha, Anna George, Kwesi Sekyi, Fred Carver and Kathy Rivett, … Read More

RapGPT – Apex Hoots – 4****

Saying something genuinely new in audience-participation comedy is a tall order. Most of the time, it’s the same tired formula: in-vogue villains (Trump, Putin), awkward meet-cutes in a pub, or “what are they feeling?” And let’s be honest — beyond … Read More

The Best of Scottish Comedy – The Stand – 4****

The Best of Scottish is a standing institution at The Stand, a nightly reminder that Scotland’s comedy scene is not only alive and well, but constantly regenerating in the most unexpected and satisfying ways. The premise is simple, but foolproof: … Read More

Robin Ince: The Universe and the Neurodiverse 4.5****

Robin Ince: The Universe and the Neurodiverse is a highly entertaining, speedy though seemingly shambolic journey through neurodiversity, particularly ADHD, in the hands of a seasoned comedian, writer and broadcaster.

Ince’s trademark scattergun style darts between gravestone inscriptions, … Read More

Koalas and Kebabs 4.5****

Koalas & Kebas sees two of Australia’s rising new stars take to the stage and deliver an excellent, joke packed hour of stand-up.  Kurt Sterling and Kiyanosh Sahebi put on a 30 minute set each, in a kind of … Read More

Liam Withnail – Big Strong Boy 5*****

With every show being packed out, the numbers tell their own story. But then Liam is telling an even better one. His. And it is resonating with the audiences too.

It was ten years ago I saw him deliver … Read More

Stuart Laws is Stuck 4****

Stuart Laws goes through a difficult breakup and decides to become the caretaker of an island solely populated by puffins; he is then embroiled in a whodunnit as he has to solve a mysterious disappearance on this island. It’s an … Read More

Ray O’Leary – Laughter I hardly know Her 4****

Those who have seen Ray O’Leary before will be familiar with his signature grey suit and deadpan, drawling delivery of surprising punchlines. His 2025 show Laughter? I Hardly Know Her proves this as a winning formula.

There’s no particular theme … Read More

NewsRevue 3 ½ ***

It has been a few years since I had last seen what used to be an institution for me so full of anticipation I went expecting to be blown away.

The format hasn’t changed, why would it? Four performers sing, … Read More