Sikisa – Serving Justice 4 ½ ****

The first things that strikes home when Sikisa hits her stage are her larger-than-life presence and charisma she exudes. She has captured the room really before she has opened her mouth.  And she never looses them throughout the hour.

She … Read More

Rory Marshall – Pathetic Little Characters 5*****

Sketch comedy is in peril. Once a staple of the comedy landscape, it has been eroded by panel shows, streaming-friendly stand-up, and the endless churn of short-form internet clips. Good sketch comedy — the kind that builds worlds in seconds, … Read More

Terry Pratchett’s Monstrous Regiment 4****

“Not all wars are won with weapons. Some are won in borrowed boots and a smirk.” Even among Terry Pratchett’s anarchic body of work, Monstrous Regiment has always felt like the novel that smuggled a manifesto under its uniform. Yes, … Read More

The Flying Bubble Show – 4****

The Flying Bubble Show is a bright, buoyant fusion of bubble artistry and aerial movement, brought to us by Maxwell the Bubbleologist’s simple story about following a dream. He takes us on a journey from a South African childhood at … Read More

Liam Farrelly: You Need to Shut Up 4****

Young Glaswegian comedian, Liam Farrelly, performs his show You Need To Shut Up to a full room at The Stand.  A confident stand-up, he has a very laid back, lethargic style but his jokes are funny as hell and … Read More

All Made Up Podcast 4****

The All Made Up Podcast Live, is an assault on your senses and your imagination.  3 very talented young comedians, joined on stage by a special guest.  On this occasion, non-other than Jason Byrne himself.

Ben Hart, Harry … Read More

Elouise Eftos- Australia’s First Attractive Comedian 5*****

Elouise Eftos is based in Perth, Australia and in this show she claims to be Australia’s First Attractive Comedian. The sassy self-claimed high in demand famous actor has confidence like no other because she knows she’s good! But don’t be … Read More

James Beatty- Comedians Quiz 3.5***

Everyone has been to a pub quiz at some time or another but have you ever been to one where the host interacts with the audience and performs improvised stand-up comedy as he goes along? Well brace yourself because not … Read More

La Clique 5*****

La Clique celebrated its 21st anniversary at the Fringe with a splash—literally and figuratively—inside the iconic Famous Spiegeltent at St Andrew Square. The atmosphere is an irresistible cocktail of circus, burlesque, and razor-sharp comedy, delivering moments that are both breathtaking … Read More

Faye Yan- Is There Work On Mars 3***

Xue is a Chinese post graduate that has applied for a legal position on Mars. SpaceY is Nylon Tusk’s vision come reality of a near perfect population on colonised Mars. As Xue sits down for her entry interview in the … Read More