Hoani Hotene – Midnight Kiwi – Hoots Apex  4****

It takes hard graft to cut through the culture-vulture chaos of Fringe flyering, but Hoani Hotene has already done the work required to get this show to Edinburgh. Resembling a ginger Kiwi Ed Sheeran, with his comedy chops and guitar … Read More

Auntie-Hero 3.5***

When Louise O’Toole gets into her stride, which she does about half way through the show, she’s an excellent performer with lots of funny and entertaining things to say. The crowd work at the start was somewhat strained, but that … Read More

Stuart Mitchell & Festival Friends 4 1/2 ****

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There’s no doubt that Stuart Mitchell is fast becoming a new favourite Scottish comedian.  He’s happy to rip the backside out of audience members and turn their responses to his questions into fantastic comedy moments.  His dead pan sarcastic … Read More

Lobster – Harry Stachini 4.5****

Harry Stachini is perhaps the most likeable and friendly comic I’ve seen open at the Fringe. I had never seen him before but he warmly welcomes the audience and fires off six or seven light jokes before even getting into … Read More

Deep Heat (WIP) – Erin McKinnie 4****

I went to this show unaware that it was a work in progress, something that tends not to get reviewed, but on arrival was met by  Ms McKinnie and informed of the change. I was still invited to stay, an … Read More

Juan Solo’s Excellent Adventures in Space! – 4****

If you’re after a show completely based around a giant movie franchise set in a galaxy far, far away, this isn’t it; however, that’s no bad thing! Ignacio Lopez’s ‘Juan Solo’ brings us on board a space adventure with lasers … Read More

Ignacio Lopez – Nada (WIP) 4.5****

Ignacio Lopez brings to the Fringe his new show, Nada, which is still very much a work in progress.

However, he manages to pull off a rollercoaster ride of a show in his own inimitable style.  This affable Welsh/Majorcan  has … Read More

Josh Elton – Away With The Fairies 4****

Josh Elton is a Welsh comic with plenty to say and his show “Away with the Fairies” is a full on assault, making his first full fringe debut a very memorable one.

He oozes charm and confidence and delivers his … Read More

Joe McTernan and Abi Carter-Simpson: Near Mrs 4.5****

Real life couple Joe & Abi bounce onto the stage and treat us to a wonderful hour of music and laughter. Their chemistry is undoubtedly real and this fairly new relationship is the subject matter of the majority of the … Read More

Glesga Da F**ks Off – Stuart Mitchell and Raymond Mearns 4 1/2 ****

Stuart Mitchell and Raymond Mearns bring their very popular podcast to the Edinburgh Fringe for a final fling. Glesga Da has an opinion on every topic that they manage to get out of the audience and it’s hilarious. He tells … Read More