Phil Jupitus: Stand Down

5 Stars *****

The ubiquitous Phil Jupitus launched into the gig stating that it is ten years since he has done stand up, but such is the talent that he possesses it seems that he hasn’t been away from … Read More

Alun Cochrane: Moments of Alun

4 Stars ****

Alun Cochrane has steadily been building up a serious following in recent times and his sold out gigs night after night at Stand I will testify to his popularity.

Now it could be a surprising career … Read More

Oxford Imps

4 Stars ****

Oxford Imps have been performing at the Fringe for years now and they are still able to pack’em in at every show even though Impro comedy is maybe not in the current vogue as it was … Read More

Shazia Mirza: Busybody

3 Star ***

I’m never sure what to expect when going to see Shazia Mirza perform. The lady has the knack of being something of an enigma as far as I am concerned.

I like her, but feel at times … Read More

Jarleth Regan: Shock and Ahhh!

3 Stars ***

Jarleth Regan has been a Fringe performer for a number of years now, but believe it or not this was my first experience of seeing this personable Irishman perform, others in my team always beat me … Read More

Diane Spencer: All-Pervading Madness

4 Stars ****

Diane Spencer has up to this year slipped under my comedy radar, but she has won or done well in a number of award categories I decided it was about time I checked out her show.

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Al Murray:The Pub Landlord’s Compete for the Meat

4 Stars ****

Anyone who has seen the TV series on Dave Channel of the same name will know what this show is all about, this is just live and much bigger format.

Teams representing various ‘Pubs’ are set … Read More

The School of Night

4 Stars ****

From the creators of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, comes the improv show which gives Shakespeare and other literary forms the same treatment.

Ken Campbell leads the troupe with confidence through Chaucer, Shakespeare and anything else the audience … Read More

Andrew Maxwell: The Lights are On

4 Stars ****

Diminutive Irish comic Andrew Maxwell is always a welcome addition to any Edinburgh Fringe and he is back as only he can, entertaining one and all in the large George Square Theatre.

Maxwell is as always … Read More

Barry and Stuart – The Show

4 Stars ****

If you don’t want to be chosen to go up on stage in this show, don’t sit in the first few rows. Equally, don’t look too closely if you don’t want some clues to … Read More