Patrick Monahan Time Bandit 

I have been an admirer of Patrick Monaghan for quite a few years now ever since I saw him in a ‘best of’ so I always try to see him early on in the Fringe run. You see I … Read More

Richard Herring – The Headmaster’s Son 

Richard Herring has decided to take a break from his mid-life crisis this year.  Instead he is taking a look back to his teenage years, reviewing the evidence of his younger self and trying to figure out what has … Read More

Sound & Fury’s ‘Cyranose’ 

Three brave Antipodeans strive to bring class and comedy to the masses at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival by presenting their adaptation of ‘Cyranose’. Immediately they terrify playgoers by coming amongst us to encourage audience participation. Faced with the shock … Read More

Umbrage Swain & the Magical Diamond of Ramtutti 

The world needs heroes, but is it quite ready for Umbrage Swain. Transported back to the 1980’s New Romantics, cheesy pop songs, adventure films, big hair and timote moments.  Tina Freer finds her explorer grandfather struck down by a … Read More

AAA Stand-Up 

I have been a keen supporter of this annual show for a number of years as it seems to be an ideal opportunity for up and coming comedians to get a taste of Edinburgh but without having the pressure … Read More

Arnold Brown Presents Happiness

Arnold Brown is a joy. No gimmicks, no frills and, indeed, no swearing but what he has is immense stage presence and style. His measured, relaxed pacing and the quality of his material hold the attention of the audience … Read More

The Clean ( as Possible ) Comedy Show

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Elizabeth and Raleigh: Late but Live

Miles Jupp and Simon Munnery have not long finished a tour of ‘Johnston and Boswell: Late but Live’ written by Stewart Lee. Lee’s latest creation sees Munnery and Jupp as ‘Elizabeth and Raleigh: Late but Live’. Along with Sir … Read More

The Guru 

This is not a show it is a seminar. The Guru John Popolini has generously crossed the Atlantic to bring us the word and that word is sucksess=sucksess. Hallelujah Armed with his experiences, obnoxiousness, and his talent to be … Read More

Jim Bowen – Look What You Could Have Won 

Jim Bowen very definitely belongs to the ‘old-school’ stable of comedians so in a way it’s interesting to see him at the Fringe, competing for an audience against some of the shiny comedy newcomers.  Due to ‘Bullseye’s’ epic run … Read More