Diane Spencer Power Tool 4****

A lot can happen in a year and in Diane Spencer’s case it sure did. She fell in love, bought a house and was involved in writing a comedy play for a diva and former ‘Strictly’ … Read More

Larry Dean: Out Now 4****

I have seen Larry Dean a couple of times since he won the Scottish Comedian of the Year award in 2013 and it’s so good to see him grow and develop … Read More

Lucie Pohl: Cry me a Liver 4****

Lucie Pohl uses this hour at the Fringe to showcase her very talented acting ability. With the use of minimal props she changes between characters seamlessly and is able to contort her face so skilfully, from the attractive woman … Read More

Mark Thomas: Trespass – Work in Progress 5*****

There are many performers on the Fringe (or elsewhere) who would love to have their finished and polished show look like Mr Thomas’ ‘work in progress’. It’s a full and full-on hour of everything you’d expect: articulate, passionate, … Read More

The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society 5*****

This was a particularly good ACMS, not least for the introduction of the Ping Pong Paddles of Punctuation and the apparent jettisoning of the Permitted Heckles (they just seem unnecessary). Thom Tuck (compère 1) was predictably tipsy, though … Read More

Nocturnal Sunshine of Their Spotless Minds 2**

It is difficult to award overall stars for this show because the standards varied so widely within it. It is three comedians – Matt Duwell, Victor Preda and Declan Kennedy – presenting a short, very different, set each. … Read More

Helen Duff: Smasher – Free 3***

This show is going to appeal to a particular audience, and that is probably those who are comfortable with the more anarchic end of the comedy spectrum. One person in the audience (though only one) looked decidedly non-plussed … Read More

Will Seaward Has a Really Good Go at Alchemy 4****

Will Seaward didn’t think anyone would accept the premise of his show and actually let him put it on. I, for one, am glad someone did, because it’s quite delightful. Utterly, utterly ludicrous (as Will pointed out), but … Read More

Return of the Danish Bagpipe Comedian 3***

Claus Reiss is a genial character, at ease with the audience, his comedy and his bagpipes, mixing his skills with all three to present a pleasant not-quite hour. His comedy is fairly bagpipe based, both talking about them … Read More

Bec Hill Caught on Tape 4 ****

One of the hardest working comics at the fringe must be Bec Hill. She has her own show, a kid’s show and also working a late night cabaret show as well. It is a wonder she survives each Edinburgh.

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