Ria Lina –  Riabellion 4****

It is almost 10 years since Ria Lina has performed at the Fringe but she has certainly been in the public eye many times with numerous TV appearances on the likes of Have I got News for You, Pointless, Mock … Read More

Rosco McClelland – How could Hell be any Worse? 5*****

Rosco McClelland has always been a comic I have enjoyed seeing. His 2024 offering entitled Sudden Death was a slight departure from his norm, but the industry loved it. It was one of the best reviewed shows, he won international … Read More

Tiff Stevenson – Post-Coital 4 ½ ****

It has been quite a number of years that I have been seeing Tiff Stevenson perform at the Fringe and it is a guarantee that it will always be a quality hour and this is no exception.

With a late … Read More

Lou Wall: Breaking the Fifth Wall 4.5 ****

Such a high energy and clever show with numerous twists and turns, so you never quite know what to believe. Which is actually the premise.

Lou Wall says she’s been lying all her life, but actually has she?  Is she … 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

Catherine Bohart – Again, with Feelings 5*****

So many feelings! The Fringe welcomes back the animated and delightfully queer Catherine Bohart. She’s here with stacks of steamy gossip and wanting to rake through yours too. Mid thirties now, and so she navigates us through a narrative of … Read More

Phil Ellis : Come On and Take the Rest of Me 5*****

The Monkey Barrel 4 has never seen a more magnificent uproarious introduction and entrance to the stage than Phil Ellis this lunchtime. He has a side kick in Hype Man who lives up to his name and hypes the audience … Read More

Pierre Novelli – Must We 5*****

Pierre Novelli is an exceptional stand-up show that expertly blends humour with sharp social commentary. Dressed in a smart powder blue suit that complements his confident and refined stage presence, Novelli immediately commands the audience’s attention and holds it effortlessly … Read More

Yuriko Kotani : The Meanings of Life 4****

Yuriko Kotani returns to The Fringe with her new show; The Meanings of Life. The theme of the show is mainly Yuriko’s unique perspective and observations on certain phrases and words that can have very different meanings in Japanese and … Read More

Amy Gledhill: Make Me Look Fit On The Poster 5*****

Amy Gledhill is well established across comedy, winning awards, being part of The Delightful Sausage and Gein’s Family Giftshop, and also as an excellent stand-up with wonderful stage presence, so this review could stop right there but that is not … Read More