Mick McNeill: I’m Not Anything – 4****

Mick McNeill is clocking up the comedy miles. A regular on the Scottish circuit and fresh from opening for Connor Burns, he’s now stepping up with his debut Fringe hour I’m Not Anything. On this form, he’s showing exactly how that leap … Read More

Rory O’Hanlon – Back Again 4.5****

If you’re looking for a good Irish comedian to see at The Fringe this year, look no further, for Rory O’Hanlon, Back Again, is absolutely feckin’ brilliant.  In a very cosy pub venue, he treats us to non-stop gags … Read More

Danny O’Brien – Adulting Hard 4.5****

Affable Irishman, Danny O’Brien tells it like it is in his show, Adulting Hard.  It’s not easy trying to be a grown up and buy your first home in Dublin.  Playing to a packed room at The Beehive, this … Read More

Daniel Downie: Is Scottish? 4****

What does it mean to be Scottish? It’s a question Fringe-goers have probably asked themselves at least once—usually while queuing for a haggis toastie in the rain. But Daniel Downie comes armed with something sharper than clichés: wit, detail, and … Read More

Rory O’Hanlon – The Best of Me 4.5 ****

Rory O’Hanlon first came to my attention in 2011 when I was fliered by him in a queue. His gift of the gab convinced me to see his show and I wasn’t disappointed. Further visits over the years have also … Read More

Daniel Downie – Dram(a)s 4.5****

“Dram(a)s” by Daniel Downie is a spirited, laugh-out-loud celebration of Scotland’s most iconic export—whisky. With the wit and charm of a true Highland lad, Downie takes the audience on a rollicking journey through the history and culture of the beloved … Read More

A Complete Idiots Guide to New Zealand 5*****

Sully O’Sullivan a Kiwi from Wellington presents his outrageously funny and patriotic show with obvious pride and passion for his home country and attempts to dispel some myths about New Zealand.

He puts New Zealand on the map unlike some … Read More

Silly Words from My Stupid Face 4.5****

Two of my favourite things are live comedy and drinking in bars, well tick both boxes, as Gus Lymburn performs his show from The Beehive Bar in the Grassmarket.

Booze and hangovers play their part in this one man show … Read More