Divallusion with Christina Bianco and Velma Celli – 4****

Two powerhouses come together for an hour of awesome diva-ness in a fantastically entertaining set of famous song covers and banter. Ian Stroughair’s Velma Celli I didn’t know at all and I was very impressed – both by the quality … Read More

Loretta Maine: Strong Independent Woman (Unless I Am Very Tired) 4****

Following a recent tour of her show Bipolar and multiple brushes with the law not to mention bottles of white wine Loretta has had a makeover. She is being moved into pop rather than the C&W … Read More

Tom Rhodes – Colossus 3***

Tom Rhodes has been a stand-up comic for 30 years it seems but until this year the only time that he had performed in Edinburgh was an occasion when he died at the legendry Late ‘n … Read More

Alba – 5*****

Alba is an excellent new work from creator Finn Anderson who has written, directed and produced this production in the Fringe. Having seen an early version of ‘Streets’ a few years ago, his work has matured impressively and Alba is … Read More

Francesco De Carlo – Italians Do It Later 3***

Stand-up is never an easy thing to do. Playing a late night gig in the aptly named Pleasance Bunker is not the best place to perform, but to do it when English is not your first language takes a lot of … Read More

Nish Kumar – Ruminations on the Nature of Subjectivity 4****

There is no doubt the progress that Nish Kumar has made over the years and nicely matured into a comedian with mass appeal… in spite of suggestions he should leave his ethnicity out of sets in … Read More

Stuart Black – The Crossroads 3***

There is no doubt that Stuart Black is a compelling storyteller and a considerate performer, moving some chairs in his small venue to allow the audience to get a business class experience as he relates his … Read More

Stuart Goldsmith – Extra Life 4****

Some comics seem to have the ability to make an audience feel comfortable from the onset, whist others inspire trepidation.

Goldsmith falls into the first category as the packed out Attic space … Read More

Alex Edelman – Millennial 5*****

Every now and then I get a feeling that I am witnessing a precious talent that is destined for the very top. This was one of these occasions.

Edelman is New York based twenty something comic who is blessed with … Read More

Camille O’Sullivan – 10 5*****

Camille is back at the Fringe and all is right with the world again!!

Playing the cavernous Assembly Rooms Music Hall this magical Irish / French performer had the whole audience in … Read More