Lord of the Zings: A Kiwi Comedy Showcase 3.5***

When I saw the listing, this one jumped out at me given I’m a big Lord of the Rings fan and I was looking forward to the main theme being a comedy version of the blockbuster film franchise, even the … Read More

Ian Stone Is Looking for the Wow 5*****

The Fringe has not officially started yet shows, are up and running in many venues and the audiences are building, and yes even the weather is good. All of which is helping Ian Stone in his search for the , … Read More

Zara Gladman is…Aileen: Cameron’s Gap Year Fundraiser 4****1/2

Outstanding. Sketch comedy with bite, brilliance and just the right amount of bile.

At a time when sketch comedy is being flattened into algorithm-chasing improv and tossed-off TikToks, Zara Gladman delivers something almost radical: care, craft, and scalpel-sharp satire. This … Read More

The Greatest Magic Show – 5*****

If you want an absolutely safe banker for a kids show that throws in a free wand, this is it. It takes a fair bit of confidence to call your show The Greatest Magic Show, but within minutes, it’s clear … Read More

Pierre Novellie:- You Sit There, I’ll Stand Here 4.5 ****

Edinburgh Festival Fringe is officially a few days off, but it hasn’t stopped Monkey Barrel Comedy starting their programme early. And why not? It may be a Tuesday night but the spacious MB3 venue was extremely busy, full of early … Read More

Red Raw The Stand Comedy Club 4★★★★

Red Raw is an institution —an unpredictable, fast-paced night where new talent shares the stage with rising stars and established acts testing fresh material. Split into three sections, the format keeps the laughs coming and the audience on its toes.

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Raul Kohli – Raul Britannia 4****

Banter, brilliance, and the baffling business of being British.

It’s fitting that Raul Kohli brings Raul Britannia back to Edinburgh, the city where it all kicked off. Walking on stage in a classic 1996 Newcastle United shirt with “Shearer” on … Read More

Adam Greene – Healthy Beast 3.5***

Adam Greene is going through some forced lifestyle changes. He’s had a kidney out and is questioning how much minimal change he actually needs to live a fulfilling life. For example, can he still binge drink if he exercises as … Read More

Asli Akbay – Tomboy 3***

Asli Akbay treated the small but perfectly formed mixed audience to a ‘my life so far as a tomboy’ story in her amusing and informative debut hour at the Edinburgh Fringe. She tells us that she was a standup in … Read More

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) 4****

Fringe institution The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society publishes a guide to the Fringe shows they recommend, comprised of friends of ACMS. A complimentary copy is available to audients. It is extensive, and its printed form makes an excellent coaster, if … Read More