Dan Atkinson: The Credit Crunch and Other Buscuits

Before the entry of  Dan Atkinson to the arena there is a brief AV detailing his life from birth to date which roughly corresponds from the Thatcher era to date. Atkinson commences this the usual banter with the audience … Read More

Frank Woodley  –  Possessed 

‘Possessed’ is comedy theatre, showcasing the all round talents of Frank Woodley. At the outset, there is a touch of stand up to outline the action ahead. Louis Winkleman, a lonely reclusive ‘Mr Bean’ like character, becomes inhabited by … Read More

Ian Stone – Where’s the Down?

Ian Stone was once told by a woman descending a hill that it was, “much easier coming down than going up”.  His retort to this slice of obviousness was suitably sarcastic but it did give him the idea for … Read More

Jon Richardson:- Dogmatic 

I usually hear Jon Richardson’s dulcet tones through a sleepy headed funk.  His Sunday morning radio show with Russell Howard is required hangover listening in my house.  However this was the first time that I’ve ever seen his stand … Read More

Lucy Porter The Bare Necessities

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Newsrevue

I think it now common knowledge that Canal Café Theatres News revue is as much part of the Edinburgh scene in August as the Tattoo and is very nearly as popular, certainly far more so with this reviewer. For … Read More

Plested and Brown in Health and Stacey

Clare Plested and Adam Brown are the intrepid duo who have been delivering excellent comedy shows over a number of years and having discovered them a year or two ago there is no chance of any of our review … Read More

Russell Kane: Gaping Flaws 

What did I know about Russell Kane before going to see his show? He is relatively small, cute looking, Geoff has rated his comedy for some time and he appears on TV between episodes of CIS. Russell’s 2008 Fringe … Read More

Steve Williams : Ultimate Worrier 

It’s been years since I had seen Steve Williams perform as it usually requires prizing the reviewing ticket out of Sheila grasp, and having won the battle this year, I can understand why she is so loathe to give … Read More

Will and Greg a Sketch Show

Hidden round the back of the Pleasance, in an ordinary looking Portakabin, is some of the finest comedy you will witness this festival.  Will and Greg were part of Ugly Kid last year, a show which was brilliant in … Read More