Priya Hall: Grandmother’s Daughter 4****

Priya Hall is a lovely Welsh lady who delivers a superb hour of common-or-garden stand up. You could imagine her on Live at the Apollo, and being received very well. She’s got it all – the stage presence, the delivery, … Read More

Rosco McClelland – Goblin Mode 4.5****

Deep in the bowels of the Edinburgh old town, in a glorified cave, lurks a goblin, dictionary definitions vary slightly but ‘a grotesque sprite or elf that is mischievous or malicious toward people’ is a common theme. Does this apply … Read More

Garrett Millerick – Just Trying to Help 4.5 ****

I think I should state at the start the Garrett Millerick is a proper comedian. He is a commanding presence, both physically, and cerebrally, with a loud, occasionally shouty voice and always has something to say and it usually makes … Read More

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