Norris and Parker – See You at the Gallows 3***

Katie Norris and Sinead Parker, backed on keyboards and pithy asides by Kristof, we never did learn his full name, return for an hour of late night sketch comedy in the sauna that is the Pleasance Attic. The ladies open … Read More

Matt Forde- It’s my Political Party and I’ll Cry if I want to 4****

To paraphrase Charles Dickens ‘It is the best of times, it is the worst of times’ if you are a political comedian and impersonator as Matt Forde is. There is so much going on in the world that the show … Read More

Arthur Smith:- Mindlessness: A Beginners Guide 4****

Arthur Smith is often to be seen on TV shows but is undoubtedly a Fringe legend and it never ceases to amaze what creative direction he takes with his shows each time he graces Edinburgh in August. This year he … Read More

Kate Lucas:- Whatever Happened to Kate Lucas 3***

On a particularly dull Tuesday afternoon, musical comedian Kate Lucas thought she was moments from death, but spoiler alert, she wasn’t, ‘cause she is definitely alive and kicking performing her debut Fringe show, inspired by events as the dying thoughts … Read More

Tez Ilyas: Made in Britain 4****

Tez provides a really good hour of entertainment. There are lots of amusing anecdotes, many around his Pakistani heritage, his family and religion. He talks about his arranged marriage and his love life, with his tinder story differing from the … Read More

Nish Kumar: Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Unless You Shout the Words Real Loud 5*****

Nish starts his show by telling the audience a bit about himself, his Indian heritage and problems associated with it. He’s self-deprecating about his adolescent years and his unsuccessful attempts to be cool. He thought going to concerts on his … Read More

Johnny Cochrane: Appeal 3***

This is Johnny Cochrane’s Fringe Debut in which he reckons he has discovered the formula for the perfect comedy show. He certainly has a wide appeal with charisma and relaxed style of delivery.

The show starts with apparent backstage … Read More

Neil Henry Mindwangler 4****

I first became aware of Neil Henry during Fringe 2015 when I went to his show not really expecting to have a good time, and magician/illusionist/mind reading shows are not my thing. I left being blown away at the undoubted … Read More

Giant Leap: Comedians’ Theatre Company 4****

It’s 1969. Nixon needs publicity to detract from Vietnam. What better way than to fulfil JFK’s promise to put a man on the moon, one way or another. In a bunker somewhere in the USA a group of individuals are … Read More

Chris Stokes: Altruism in Birds 3***

Chis Stokes has had a very bad year or so. He has gone through a divorce, a breakdown and has even given up comedy for a while, driving a van for an animal charity to make … Read More