Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes 4.5****

Cat Cohen’s 2024 Fringe show Come For Me saw the comedian perform what was actually her cancelled 2023 show. This year, Broad Strokes is her explanation for her 2023 absence: a mini stroke and the subsequent procedure to fix … Read More

Kate Ireland: Golden Time (and Other Behavioural Management Strategies) 5*****

On a Monday afternoon with an Amber weather warning alert meaning a lot of Fringe shows were cancelled, there was still a strong audience in attendance for Kate Ireland’s solo theatre debut. In ‘Golden Time (and Other Behavioural Management … Read More

Rhys Darby – The Legend Returns 5*****

The Legend Returns’ seems an appropriate title for Rhys Darby’s first stand up show in 13 years, especially given the huge turnout at the Pleasance Grand on Sunday night and raucous applause as he appeared on stage. His new show … Read More

Glenn Moore:- Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some Moore? 5 *****

There is no doubt that Glenn Moore is a highly talented and exceptionally funny comedian. He has had a host of sell-out Fringe shows, a multitude of TV and radio appearances, he is a breakfast show host on absolute radio … Read More

Shaparak Khorsandi : Scatterbrain 4****

Right at the start of the show we are told that this is a show about ADHD. Shappi was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at the age of forty seven. The diagnosis made her re-think and re-visit many defining … Read More

Hold the Line  4****

Hold The Line is a sharply written two-hander, an unflinching look at the emotional strain of working on the NHS 111 frontline. Performed in the brick-vaulted confines of Bunker 2 at the Pleasance, with the audience gathered tightly around, … Read More

John Tothill – This Must Be Heaven 4.5****

This is John Tothill’s second foray at The Edinburgh Fringe following a near death experience in 2024, which he will share with you in graphic detail.

His comedy is sharp, witty and clever and he is quick to build a … Read More

Benji Waterhouse: Maddening 5*****

A cleverly put-together show exploring personal and professional challenges psychiatry is facing within a short-staffed, cash-strapped mental health service. Benji’s ability to turn sensitive personal experiences into a funny comedy act was impressive.

The show is a visual performance of … Read More

Hal Cruttenden : Can Dish It Out But Can’t Take It 5*****

Hal returns to the Pleasance Cabaret Bar with his brand new show following his previous and very successful show of 2022, which centred around his shock divorce, after a marriage of twenty years plus. The theme continues although things have … Read More

Single Use – 4****

In the compact, but atmospheric Bunker 3, the small but appreciative audience were treated to an accomplished fringe debut by Verity Mullan who wrote and performed this new play.

Single Use tells the story of Ella, a delightfully scatty woman … Read More