Trygve Wakenshaw: Nautilus 4****

Trygve Wakenshaw has a wicked smile and a devious sense of humour. He also has an immense capacity to bring that sense of humour to life through mime. This show is a series of skits and thumbnail sketches, … Read More

John-Luke Roberts: Stdad-Up 5*****

Do not be deceived by the blurb for this show. As we left, my cheeks and stomach hurt, so I know I had been poorless with laughter, but more immediate were the tears: regardless of whether the show … Read More

Mervyn Stutter’s Pick Of The Fringe 4****

It may have been going for twenty four years now but this show fronted by that man Mervyn Stutter, still in his pink suit is still rightly revered as the ‘must do’ show of this type by legions, myself included.

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Phil Nichol: I Don’t Want to Talk About It 4****

Phil Nichol is a comedian who must expend more energy than any other during the Fringe, I think he is doing at least 4 a day every day. Now others may equal that, but I would have to question whether … Read More

The Tiger Who Came to Tea 4****

Judith Kerr’s much known and loved children’s book is brought to life in this simple and delightful production. The three actors on stage in the Pleasance Grande sing and dance their way through the simple and easy to follow story. … Read More

Jo Caulfield Awkward Conversations 5*****

I have always found Ms Caulfield to be a classy comedian who always has an excellently written and funny show, delivered in a style that only she can. And this year’s offering fits the bill exactly.

Oozing presence she sweeps … Read More

Vladimir McTavish: Scotland 45 Events that Shaped a Nation 4****

Vladimir McTavish, a stalwart of the Scottish, in fact international, comedy scene is back with his 2015 offering and as we can expect with this comedy craftsman it is certainly one to catch.

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Saucy Jack & The Space Vixens Leven Productions 5*****

Jack’s Back! Where it belongs. At The Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

It’s hard to believe that it was 20 years ago that this cosmic experience was debuted and yet it still has the charisma that it had way back then. Okay … Read More

Pierre Novellie is Anxious Peter 4****

Pierre Novellie is a commanding figure as he hits the stage, well over 6ft tall and oozes presence. And this is before he has even started his show.

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Angela Barnes – Come as You Are 4 ****

I think it is fair to say that Angela Barnes is not the biggest fan of herself, but I am equally convinced that after seeing this show and judging the reaction … Read More