Jojo Sutherland – I You Were My Mum (Careful What You Wish For) 4****

Jojo Sutherland has for many years been one of the top comics on the circuit. She is a renowned compere, a very funny performer always in demand on the comedy circuit both here in Scotland and further afield and can … Read More

MC Hammersmith – The MC stands for Middle Class 4.5 ****

Let’s get this out upfront. I am not a lover of rap or hip-hop music in general but, the Fringe is the way to discover new (to me) things, I joined a healthy number of fellow punters to see what … Read More

Kiri Pritchard McLean – Peacock 5*****

Onto the stage struts a confident woman, a warrior no less, ready to delight us with her very own brand of humour, wearing a fantastic stage outfit.

Kiri Pritchard-McLean’s show “Peacock” at the Edinburgh Fringe is a masterclass in stand-up … Read More

Gearoid Farrelly – Gearoid Rage 4****

Sat inside a freight container on a Friday night at The Fringe is something we all should experience, especially if it contains a very witty Irish stand up comedian.

Gearóid Farrelly’s “Gearóid Rage” at the Edinburgh Fringe is a delightful … Read More

Ivo Graham – Grand Designs 5*****

“Ivo Graham: Grand Designs” is a delightful journey through the idiosyncrasies and misadventures of one of Britain’s sharpest stand-up comedians. Known for his self-deprecating humour and charmingly awkward stage presence, Graham takes to the stage with confident strides that belies … Read More

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show 2024 – 5*****

Be warned not on any account to confuse the Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show 2024 with inferior substitutes.  This long running, daily lunchtime compilation show features four stand-ups and compere who cannot be bettered anywhere imho with different comedians every … Read More

James Gardner: Journeyman 4****

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Not many of us ever get to do what we wanted to do, life gets in the way and we go from job to job … Read More

Gary Meikle, No Refunds. 4****

Step away from the plethora of comedy at the Edinburgh Festival and there is still plenty going on outwith the city. Gary Meikle quite rightly gave the capital crowds a swerve and brought the first of his No Refunds show … Read More

Jonny Pelham: Optimism Over Despair 3.5***

We welcome back Jonny Pelham to the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe and this time he’s come with his bindle full of trauma from his adventures at the Apollo, along with other over 18 content lore. If you don’t know already Jonny’s … Read More

Tamsyn Kelly: Crying in TK Maxx 4****

What starts out feeling like a medley of best bits from ten-minute club sets quietly morphs into a long-form narrative with diverting side-quests. It works well: Ms Kelly eases herself into the show with skills she can probably exercise in … Read More