Charlotte Fox- Ouroboros the Return 5*****

Charlotte Fox brings mayhem to the stage, with bags of energy and wacky characters, this calamity of a show will have you tied up in knots.To begin with we are treated to some tongue in cheek Opera singing before going … Read More

Alexander Bennett – I Can’t Stand the Man, Myself 4****

In a very intimate room at The Patterhoose,  Alexander Bennett gives us an insight into his life so far, he’s only 30, and how he’s come to the conclusion that he’s not a very nice guy and actually doesn’t even … Read More

The Kinsey Sicks: Drag Queen Story Time Gone Wild! 4****

What can I say about The Kinsey Sicks? This 4 piece Drag – a cappella group set the scene, performing their own brand of musical comedy to us, a school assembly.  But they’re not Drag Queens, instead they’re here to … Read More

Darren Harriott : Roadman 4****

Double Edinburgh Award Nominee Darren Harriott returns to the Fringe with his new stand up show Roadman.A Roadman is a certain type who hangs out on the street, tough, bit dodgy, bit cool and someone the young impressionable Darren, kind … Read More

Geoff Norcott – Basic Bloke 5*****

If you get a chance to go and see Geoff Norcott being a Basic Bloke, I’d highly recommend it before the Fringe runs out.

It really is a terrific show and although it may be on a little early, 5.20 … Read More

Mitch Benn- The Point 4****

Mitch Benn enters the stage to an old familiar but appropriate tune, Mr Benn. Guitar in hand, the Scottish/English festival veteran was raring to go.

So what is the point of comedy? Mitch gets going with a bit of country … Read More

Lane Kwederis- Sex Job 4.5****

Lane Kwederis is an American real life Dominatrix who specialises in Fin Dom, but what is Fin Dom and what is life like as a sex worker?

While waiting for the show to start, the background music is sexually explicit … Read More

Elf and Duffy: Heist 4.5****

Comedy duo Elf Lyons and Duffy present a madcap sketch-play based around Elf’s favourite words in BSL. They’re both on stage as the audience enters, bouncing around, checking in with each other, and saying hello to the audience. Elf introduces … Read More

Mary O’Connell: Money Princess 3.5***

Mary O’Connell came out strong, bounding on stage with attitude and verve. She’s got great stage presence and a lovely cadence to her delivery that she keeps up throughout the show. This, and a robust framing narrative keep potentially disparate … Read More

Matty Hutson: Don’t Hold Back 5*****

Matty Hutson achieves top marks in every aspect of the show. He’s an excellent musician (guitar, keyboard, electronic manipulation), and writes music that you wouldn’t be surprised to hear on a streaming service. It is melodically pleasing and harmonically sound. … Read More