Bec Hill in… Ellipsis 5*****

There are numerous way for an artiste to greet their audience but this was a different one. The ultra-energetic Aussie comic is literally dancing on the rows of seats gradually moving back as the room fills. I was a little … Read More

Shappi Khorsandi – Because I’m Shappi 5*****

Shappi Khorsandi has been a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe for many years and starts off the show by apologising for her absence last year as she was busy giving birth to her daughter, a sister for her 6 year … Read More

Laurence Clark – Moments of Instant Regret 4****

At the start of the show Laurence introduced us to his friend in the audience, Jess Thom, explaining she is also doing a show at the fringe and has tourettes so is prone to involuntarily shouting things out, his greatest … Read More

Gordon Southern – Your New Favourite Comedian 4****

Gordon Southern first graced the Fringe in 2001 the same year as one of his favourite bands The Hives released their album Your New Favourite Band so the homage to them is the basis of his … Read More

Owen O’Neill – Red Noise 3***

I have known Owen O’Neill as a really funny stand-up, I have seen Owen O’Neill as a very good actor but until recently didn’t know of Owen O’Neill the poet and author. It seems almost unfair that this likeable guy … Read More

Barbara Nice – Squirrel Proof 4****

Mrs Barbara Nice is the comedy alter-ego of Janice Connolly an accomplished actress and everybody’s favourite gran is back strutting her stuff once more at The Assembly Rooms.

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The Wau Wau Sisters’ Death Threats (and Other Forms of Flattery!) 3***

The Wau Wau Sisters, Tanya Gagne and Adrienne Truscott have always pushed the boundaries of taste throughout their career and nothing is taboo to these ballsy New York women.

In 2012, they … Read More

Sarah Kendall – Touchdown 5*****

Whenever Sarah Kendall is performing at the Fringe I always make certain that it is a show I catch, because one can always be certain that this Australian comic will always deliver the goods.

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Derek Johnston’s A Day Oot! 4****

Derek Johnston is a local comic so I have seen him numerous times in the past but never in an hours show. So having been to the toilet made sure I … Read More

David Mulholland’s Conspiracy 4****

Mr Mulholland, former investigative reporter, knows lots of things about conspiracies: what the real ones are, and why the unreal ones aren’t and can’t be true. Given his evident and wide knowledge, he invited the audience to choose the topic … Read More