Yvonne Hughes – Absolutely Riddled 4****

The Sound of Mucus, and other stories.

Glasgow’s Yvonne Hughes has weathered more Fringes than most. But her biggest achievement isn’t artistic — it’s simply being here. Early on, a haunting VT monologue plays over footage of 1970s doctors coldly … Read More

Daniel Downie: Is Scottish? 4****

What does it mean to be Scottish? It’s a question Fringe-goers have probably asked themselves at least once—usually while queuing for a haggis toastie in the rain. But Daniel Downie comes armed with something sharper than clichés: wit, detail, and … Read More

Andy Parsons – Please #@!$ Off to Mars 4.5 ****

Andy Parsons is probably best known for being a regular panellist on the hit TV series ‘Mock the Week’ for more than ten seasons but has been a comedy writer and performer for many years both before and after these … Read More

Hal Cruttenden : Can Dish It Out But Can’t Take It 5*****

Hal returns to the Pleasance Cabaret Bar with his brand new show following his previous and very successful show of 2022, which centred around his shock divorce, after a marriage of twenty years plus. The theme continues although things have … Read More

Waiting for Texto 4.5****

Writer and performer Aideen McQueen’s warm welcome to each audience member as they take their seat indicates that they are in safe hands and over the next hour we are charmed and moved in equal measure by her character Lucy. … Read More

Gavin Webster: – The Gathering of the Gav 4 ½ ****

Perennial Geordie visitor to the Fringe, Gavin Webster returns once more doing what he does best, entertaining the afternoon clientele who have come to his gathering. Warming up the chuckle muscles initially, prompting gales of laughter prior to posing the … Read More

Lein: – Marjolein Robertson 4****

There can be no doubt the former Shetland one time Town Planner Marjolein Robertson is becoming a comedy presence over the last few years. Lein is the third part of a trilogy, each year moving to a larger venue, and … Read More

Ooft! – Jay Lafferty 5*****

I have seen Jay Lafferty perform on stage for more than 20 years and I have always admired her work, writing and dedication. Is there a harder working comic around? A top comedy host, a podcaster, never far away from … Read More

Seymour Mace Does Things with Stuff 4 ½ ****

For more than a decade one of the first shows I try to see during each Fringe is Seymour Mace, eager to witness what pearls he has on offer each year. Mace is the oft nominated Geordie comic who has … Read More

Alice-India: See You In Hell 2**

This is Alice’s debut show, and while she hasn’t found her audience or quite settled into her voice yet, this is a competent show drawing on traditional stand-up methodology and delivering far from the worst hour you could spend on … Read More