one4review | On 23, Aug 2026

This show is the kind of comedy show where you are laughing although you know you really shouldn’t be.

The humour is direct and dark as Moriarty delves in to men’s mental health, drugs and shocking sex stories.

A suggestion that major political decisions could be made on the results of sporting events and meeting Stephen Hawking were amongst the tamer jokes of the set.

Moriarty takes us very close to the bone on several occasions, and I wasn’t surprised when he said people had walked out in the previous show, however his delivery is precise, he has a very likeable presence and to put it simply he is very very funny.

The highlights of the shows are tales of his young brother finding out he was gay, finding religion and a hilarious dark fantasy stemming from finding someone’s bag on a train.

This a very funny show for those who are not easily offended although you may not want to repeat the jokes to anyone afterwards.

****1/2

Reviewed by Louise Heathcote

Hoots at Apex Grassmarket

16.50 (45 mins)

Until 31st August