Liam Withnail – Hot Sauce 5*****

Edinburgh based Englishman Liam Withnail had a pretty damned good Fringe in 2019. He got a top agent, had a sellout show, a big budget for next year in a big venue. He was even going to run in the … Read More

Krystal Evans – Kaleidoscope 4****

Tucked into a temporarily deserted office in the depths of Edinburgh Old Town Krystal Evans, an Edinburgh based American with a ‘resting sarcastic voice’, her words, takes her audience on a journey from her early life, through heart break and … Read More

Olga Koch – Just Friends 4.5****

I had my first experience of seeing Olga Koch live, although word of mouth and occasional TV appearances prepared me somewhat, neither came close to the reality. Striding into her venue, to Shania Twain, bedecked in a cowboy hat she … Read More

Lou Sanders – One Word: Wow 4.5****

Lou Sanders is a larger-than-life character on stage, she is a natural funny performer with a likeability factor off the scale, hence it was no surprise that the show was an absolute sell-out with a long queue for returns. Sweeping … Read More

Jessica Fostekew – Wench 4****

In 2019, if we can remember back then, Jessica Fostekew’s show was the much-acclaimed Hench, which was nominated for the best show that year, so what of the similarly titled Wench? It is also a fine one too, maybe not … Read More

Stuart McPherson: The Peesh 4****

Stuart McPherson is an engaging instantly likeable and relatable young man. He seems genuinely thrilled that the show is sold out “and its not even a two for one night”!

Indeed he talks about all the stuff we can relate … Read More

Tony Law: A Now Begin In Again 4****

It’s a delight to see a show where an artist is performing to an audience comprised almost entirely of their people. The audience know what they’re there for, the performer knows what the audience wants, and that creates a feedback … Read More

Eleanor Morton Has Peaked 4****

12.40 in a Fringe Day is usually about breakfast time, but it is the start time for once local Eleanor Morton to return home and once more showcase her significant comedy talents in the sauna that is Monkey Barrel Carnivore … Read More

Larry Dean – Fudnut 5*****

Can it really be 2013 that I first saw a fresh-faced Glaswegian, Larry Dean, win the Scottish Comedian of the Year award. Even with a short set I knew that he was headed for stardom, and I was not wrong. … Read More

Lauren Pattison – It is What It is 4.5 ****

Back in 2017 Lauren Pattison, an achieving, working-class Geordie burst onto the comedy scene, progressed even further in 2018, decided not to do Edinburgh in 2019 to prepare a masterpiece for 2020, but we all know what happened in 2020 … Read More