one4review | On 14, Aug 2026

A packed out show of perhaps a certain demographic, which became apparent when comedian Rob Rouse who joined in the evening with Bremner introduced the show and asked for a cheer from audience members of certain ages, there appeared to be one teen and couple of twenty somethings, however you were deafened by the cheers from those in the fifties and sixties age bracket.

When Bremner joined the stage, he was straight into classic Billy Connolly and then inevitably Donald J Trump, his impressions of the divisive figure were as expected spot on and he seems to completely morph into Trump in that he actually somehow looks like him as well as the voice.

Bremner combines stand up comedy with each impression although some of the jokes did feel a bit dated but judging by the laughs this seemed to suit the audience’s humour perfectly.

As seems to be case at most stand up shows in this year’s fringe, there was the shout to Peter Murrell and the comparison of his purchases to an episode of the Generation Games was amusing.

The theme for the evening was predominately politics and royalty, and Bremner was quick to note that modern impressionists have had a tough gig recently with the turnaround of Prime Ministers in the last few years.

This section of the show ended with a summary of the recent labour government delivered in the style of racing commentator Peter O’Sullivan; this 2-minute segment was pure genius and worthy of admission alone.

Rob Rouse then returned to host a brief Q&A which was made up of sporting commentators’ impressions (Bremner’s speciality) and stories, some pranks calls made regarding political figures, including a very funny tale of “Nelson Mandela” calling Queen’s Roger Taylor with some unusual requests for a concert.

A very enjoyable evening with a powerhouse of entertainment.

****1/2
Reviewed by Louise Heathcote

McEwan Hall at Underbelly, Bristo Square

12th and 13th August

19.00 (1 hour)