Kuan-wen Huang – Andrews Are the Worst 4****

Huang’s show begins before the allotted time, as the audience trickles in. He’s already in full host mode — chatty, disarming, and greeting newcomers with the warmth of an old friend. We’re in his “Yurt of Mirth,” a circular little … Read More

Ruaridh Miller – It’s Pronounced “Ruaridh” 4****

Ruaridh Miller arrives not with a thunderous entrance, but with a hiccup so Fringe on-brand – the Bluetooth won’t connect to his phone intro music. Miller strolls onstage to silence but the crowd are with him, no matter the aesthetic … Read More

1 Irish, 1 English – Ollie Fox & Reece Kidd 4****

1 Irish, 1 English, does exactly what it says on the flyer!  2 comedians splitting a venue for an hour’s worth of top-notch stand-up.  And 2 quite different styles of stand up on offer.

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RapGPT – Apex Hoots – 4****

Saying something genuinely new in audience-participation comedy is a tall order. Most of the time, it’s the same tired formula: in-vogue villains (Trump, Putin), awkward meet-cutes in a pub, or “what are they feeling?” And let’s be honest — beyond … 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

Comedy Sheep: Best of Wales Stand-Up – 4****

A total over-dose of Welshness, 5 of Wales creative talents take to the stage in this wonderful showcase.  Hosted by Ignacio Lopez, this group of Comedy Sheep have us in stitches with snippets of their own personal performances.

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John O’Keefe – Surviving Myself 4****

Limerick lad, John O’Keefe lands at this years Fringe with his show, Surviving Myself.  And in a packed out room, he keeps us laughing from start to finish while seeking to find solace in self-improvement and self-help.  His delivery … Read More

Henry Bretz – why I sent my dads mate a dick pic 4.5****

This is Henry Bretz first full solo show at the Fringe and may I say what a way to debut!

This young Aussie Bloke bursts in to stage and treats us to a full blown hour of comedy. The show … Read More

Steffan Alun: Stand Up 3.5***

Debuting at the Fringe is Steffan Alun in his new aptly titled show, Stand Up. This is his first full hour comedy show and he has more than enough to say during this wonderfully entertaining Welsh joke-fest.

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Femme Fatigue 5*****

Inside a wee yurt near Potterrow the city is crawling with the world. Channel 4 writer Ella Evans is performing a delicate yet hilarious monologue about post viral chronic fatigue. Ironically, I am writing this from my own sick bed … Read More