The Comedy Reserve 3 Stars ***

This is the ninth year of the Pleasance’s Comedy Reserve, supported by the Charlie Hartill Special Reserve Fund and is a showcase for 4 young comedians to strut their stuff during each Fringe. Those selected this year are Jack Barry, … Read More

Reginald D Hunter: In the Midst of Crackers 4 Star ****

There is no doubt that Reginald D Hunter is a big star in every way. He is big in stature, big in talent and a big draw when it comes to selling tickets.

Playing the cavernous Pleasance Grand his personality … Read More

Aisling Bea – C’est La Bea 5 Star *****

Aisling Bea won last years ‘So You Think You Are Funny’ competition in Edinburgh and returns to the site of her triumph with her 2013 show.

Ms Bea hails from a rural area of Ireland and although she now lives … Read More

I Need a Doctor: The Unauthorised Whosical Adventure

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This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Dr Who series and Jamie (James Wilson-Taylor) and Jess (Jessica Spray) had planned a musical comedy as a tribute. However, a letter from the BBC forbids them from making direct references … Read More

Ian Smith – Anything 4 stars ****

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Well into his gig, Ian Smith revealed he lives in a flat with three mates where practical jokes often feature in their daily lives. Being in his mid-20’s, this form of life style does result in a brand of … Read More

Mick Ferry: Has Been Found Wanting 4 Star ****

Mick Ferry has been a top name in comedy for years with TV appearances a plenty on his CV, and is a no nonsense style of comedian.

In a strange opening, but a good way of tell everyone a potted … Read More

Mark Dolan – You’re Awesome 4 Star ****

There is no doubt Mark Dolan is a ‘glass half full’ comedian, no doom and gloom in the hour at all for this very personable chappy.

Mark has prepared an exhaustive list of some of the things that are awesome … Read More

Ed Byrne – Roaring Forties 5 Star *****

!998 was the first Edinburgh show that I saw this skinny long haired Irishman perform at and 14 years on even though we are both a bit older not much has changed. Byrne was hilarious them and he still is … Read More

Jodi Kamali Livewire 3 Stars ***

Say what you will about Jody Kamali but the guy form Bristol isn’t afraid to experiment with his art form. Kamali has always been a character comedian and had a touch of the ridiculous about him but this year he … Read More

Michael Che – Cartoon Violence 4 Star ****

It is fair to say that the career of Michael Che is going kinda well. He has been in comedy for 4 years and is already a writer on the iconic Saturday Night Live and has been named as one … Read More