Over The Threshold

* * * * * 5 stars

Over the Threshold was written by writer / composer Christopher Hamilton in 2004 this 2009 Fringe version stars Madalena Alberto, Kieran Brown, Helen French and Trevor Jary.

The set at first appears … Read More

Pappy’s Fun Club’s World Record Attempt : 200 Sketches in an Hour

* * * * * 5 stars

My expectations were high as Pappy’s Fun Club (Ben, Brendan, Matthew and Tom) bounded onto the Pleasance One stage, and for the next hour I wasn’t disappointed. The premise of this sketch show … Read More

Rob Rouse: My Family…and The Dog That Scared Jesus

* * * 3 stars

Rob Rouse’s show is about the two recent additions to his family; his dog Ronnie and his son Lenny (although to be honest, it’s mostly about the dog). There are plenty of laughs to be … Read More

Rudi Lickwood – Food for Thought

* * * * * 5 stars

The first thing that struck me when Rudi Lickwood hit the stage, was his facial resemblance to Eddie Murphy. Like the American superstar Lickwood has a good sense of humour, only Lickwood is … Read More

Stephen K Amos – The Feelgood Factor

* * * * 4 stars

Stephen K Amos is as integral to Edinburgh Fringe as hangovers and poor weather, but for sure he is far more enjoyable.

Now playing in the biggest space on the Fringe and regularly … Read More

AAA Standup

* * * * 4 stars

As a comedy fan and also as a reviewer, I have been attending this show for years as it is a vehicle for up and coming new comedians to play in the Fringe and … Read More

The Abi Roberts Experience

* * * 3 stars

From the Fringe adverts and her flyer somehow I was expecting a little more from Ms Roberts. I love and admire those who can do vocal gymnastics and although there is no doubt Ms Roberts … Read More

Alistair Barrie – Happiness

* * * * 4 stars

I hadn’t seen Alistair Barrie until earlier this year when he played at the Stand Comedy Club and just blew me away, so I was delighted to see he was back at the Fringe … Read More

Andy and Mike’s … Big Box of Bananas

* * * * 4 stars

CBBC shows brought live to your local fringe venue courtesy of CBBC TV presenter Andy Day and his comedy partner Mike James.  Andy and Mike welcome us to their house where we help solve … Read More

Becoming Marilyn

* * * * * 5 stars

On stage we see the late grate phenomenon that is Marilyn Monroe. As we get to know this Icon we see more and more of Norma Jean. The question is could one ever … Read More