John-Luke Roberts: Stnad-Up 5*****

In his Fringe blurb Mr Roberts describes himself as a ‘thoughtful idiot’, and I think that’s entirely accurate. This show consists of things that have been thoroughly thought through, in detail, but which are actually quite, quite silly. I really … Read More

Chris Coltrane: There’s No Heroes Left Except All of Us 5*****

This is the third of Mr. Coltrane’s shows I’ve seen, and he never fails to deliver. Chris is confident without being arrogant or pushy, and developed a positive rapport with the audience even before the show started by helping sort … Read More

Claire Ford: ConsciousMess 4****

If I were only allowed one word to describe this show, it would be ‘chaotic’, but in that way that some performers have of making you believe in the chaos, but retaining the feeling of safety and a … Read More

Richard Brown: This Is Not for You 3***

This show is also not for idiots who come out from the bar for a smoke and then stay to ruin the show for both the performer and the audience who are entirely not interested in your inane … Read More

Ellie Taylor Elliementary 4****

Ellie Taylor is a onetime model from Essex, don’t judge no airhead here, Miss Taylor is a very clever and lucid comedian who you may have seen on TV a couple … Read More

Anglo-Irish Glee Tent – Sam Carrington & Gavin Sohran 1 *

Oh dear! There are some shows that you just wish you had never attended. And I am afraid his is one for me.

It commenced with Sam … Read More

Look at Me Juliette Burton 4 ****

I always feel that it takes a lot of guts to be able to stand up in front of a room full of strangers and entertain them for an hour. Especially … Read More

Alasdair Lists Everything 3***

This is the kind of deconstructionist comedy academics would (probably) love (you could call it an experiment questioning what is funny and why). A list of disassociated things just short of ‘everything’ (there is only an hour, after … Read More

Abi Roberts’ Musical CID ****

Abi Roberts has a load of things going for her, a bubbly, infectious personality, a smiley demeanour good comedy skills and the concept of a show that although not deep or ground-breaking is a very funny … Read More

On Tour (We Live Here) 3 Star ***

It can’t be easy being three young Edinburgh based comics watching their city being invaded by a load of comedians from all over the world. It can’t be any easier if you are in a somewhat obscure venue and do … Read More