Sh!t-faced Shakespeare®: A Midsummer Night’s Dream – 4****

A legendary Fringe institution, Sh-exclaimation point-t-hyphen-faced Shakespeare Registered Trademark is a show that, after fifteen years of success, hardly needs any introduction. Like all the best shows, the pitch is simple – it’s a normal production of a Shakespeare play except … Read More

Henry Bretz – why I sent my dads mate a dick pic 4.5****

This is Henry Bretz first full solo show at the Fringe and may I say what a way to debut!

This young Aussie Bloke bursts in to stage and treats us to a full blown hour of comedy. The show … Read More

The Cambridge Footlights International Tour Show 2025 – 1*

Dating back over a century, the Cambridge Footlights has a list of alumni that reads like a Who’s Who of British comedy talent ranging from Monty Python to the Inbetweeners. Because of its illustrious pedigree, the annual Fringe outing for … Read More

Deep Heat (WIP) – Erin McKinnie 4****

I went to this show unaware that it was a work in progress, something that tends not to get reviewed, but on arrival was met by  Ms McKinnie and informed of the change. I was still invited to stay, an … Read More

Steffan Alun: Stand Up 3.5***

Debuting at the Fringe is Steffan Alun in his new aptly titled show, Stand Up. This is his first full hour comedy show and he has more than enough to say during this wonderfully entertaining Welsh joke-fest.

From early on … Read More

Robin Ince – Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth 3.5 ***

I didn’t truly know what to expect when attending this gig. Ince is a revered name in some comedy circles, but it was my first time seeing him live…

Robin is the presenter The Infinite Monkey Cage on Radio 4 … Read More

Jo Caulfield – Bad Mood Rising 4.5 ****

Another of the Fringe artists who has a loyal following at the Fringe is Edinburgh based Jo Caulfield. She has been a Fringe institution for more years than most and can always be guaranteed to deliver an hour of … Read More

Josie Long: Now Is the Time of Monsters 5*****

Josie Long is undoubtedly integral to the British comedy scene having won the BBC New Comedy Awards as an over-enthusiastic 6th former, and is now 43 as she reminded us a number of times.

She is always a … Read More

Paul Sinha –  2 Sinha Lifetime 4.5***

To many Paul Sinha is best known as ‘The Sinnerman’ from the ITV quiz programme ‘The Chace’. To others he is an accomplished stand-up comedian first and foremost, 30 years in the industry, but whatever he is known for Stand … Read More

Gareth Mutch – Maybe Tomorrow 5****

Gareth Mutch has been an in-demand comic on the scene for a few years now and it is  not hard to understand why he had a sell-out show on the night I went to witness his offering this Fringe.

Resplendent … Read More