Christopher Macarthur-Boyd – Oh No 5*****

Christopher Macarthur-Boyd is fast becoming a star of the comedy world, not only here in his native Scotland, but everywhere and judging by the numbers at the show I attended if anything his popularity is growing.

And it is not … Read More

Amy Matthews – Moreover, The Moon 3.5***

Not that you could tell from her accent Amy Matthews is an Edinburgh based comedian and I was surprised to find out this was her debut hour on the Fringe.

It was a sold-out room and on hitting the stage … Read More

Sofie Hagen: Fat Jokes 5*****

This was my first time seeing Sofie Hagen live, but I’m familiar with her through her podcast work. It’s clear that she has built a devoted fan- base, demonstrated both by the camaraderie in the room and the main subject … Read More

Tom Ward: Anthem 4.5 ****

Tom Ward is an extremely likeable performer, for those starting to flag a little at 10.30pm then ‘Anthem’ is the perfect pick me up. He gets the audience on his side quickly with ‘I say, you say’s and reassurances of … Read More

Ali Eldjarn: Saga Class 4****

Ari Eldjarn is an Icelandic comedian writer and actor seen on Mock The Week (BBC Two) and a host of BBC Radio Comedy Programmes, including The Arts Hour on Tour (BBC World Service), Scotland Vs. The World (BBC Radio 4), … Read More

Josh Glanc: Vrooom Vrooom 4.5****

A full house for a comedian offering non-mainstream comedy is evidence of Josh Glanc’s reputation for delivering quality funny; loads of laughs from a receptive and engaged audience demonstrate the quality of this particular show.

Mr Glanc (soft sss … Read More

Amy Gledhill: The Girl Before The Girl You Marry 5*****

Amy Gledhill is part of an established and experienced double act (also performing at this festival), and her experience is evident in the confidence and facility with which she delivers this delightfully entertaining show. There’s decidedly no evidence … Read More

Larry Dean:- Work in Progress 5*****

It is more than a little unusual for a work in progress to be reviewed, but having spoken to him after the gig, ever amiable Dean was more than happy for this to be done so here we go. With … Read More

Josh Glanc: Glance You For Having Me 4****

Josh Glanc of the soulful puppy-dog eyes presents what looks like a straightforward stand-up/cabaret show, but is which is in fact a gleeful masterclass in manipulating an audience primed by Mr Glanc to be both complicit and utterly willing. Under … Read More

Tania Edwards:- Don’t Mention it 4****

Tania Edwards won The Amused Moose Comedy Award last year and whether it was that accolade, or the fact that she has always been a talented and funny comedian, her shows are packing out even more this year. Ms Edwards … Read More