Neil Delamere: Bookmarks

* * * * * 5 stars

It was nearly two years ago that I first became aware of Neil Delamere when I saw him on a best of Irish at The Stand Comedy Club and although it was too … Read More

Peter Duncan’s Daft & Dangerous

* * * * * 5 stars

Probably best known to several generations as a Blue Peter presenter, Peter Duncan takes the opportunity of this Fringe to tell those who will listen more about his life. I saw him in … Read More

Minority Report

* * * 3 stars

Ava Vidal is performing two shows this Fringe, and I was the reviewer to see Minority Report.

The concept is that Ms Vidal, a very funny comedian, with the aid of pre filmed footage, … Read More

Phil Nichol: A Deadpan Poet Sings Quiet Songs Quietly…

* * * * * 5 stars

Geoff may have discovered Phil Nichol before me but this Fringe I have seen all three of his shows. In his stand-up at the Stand II we meet yet another new character. Phil … Read More

The Reduced Edinburgh Fringe Impro Show

* * * * 4 stars

Have you ever looked at the Edinburgh Fringe programme and thought where do I start?  I know I certainly have. How do I select the good shows from the dross? Well, this could be the … Read More

The State We’re In

* * * * 4 stars

Not being a political animal I was not fully aware of Brian Haw nor his unrelenting campaigning. Truth be told I hadn’t really looked at the subject matter, all I saw was Guy Masterson … Read More

A Stroke of Genius

* * * * 4 stars

A drama having genetics and obsession as the central themes is an interesting combination. The central character is Dora Blake, an eccentric and seemingly harmless librarian, played brilliantly by Leah Milner. She is ably supported … Read More

The Virginia Monologues: Why It’s Great To Be Old

* * * * 4 stars

Author and journalist Virginia Ironside performs a show which is delightfully and unashamedly ageist, mocking the under 60’s. If you are a 65 year old granny, you can get away with non political correctness. … Read More

Glenn Wool : Let Your Hands Go

* * * * 4 stars

Glenn Wool has a certain swagger in his style that I’m growing to appreciate more every year.  He’s loud and brash and crude, but that doesn’t hide the fact that underneath his scruffy exterior … Read More

Gagarin Way

* * * * 4 stars

Gagarin Way is the first Theatre piece to be performed under The Stand Comedy Club banner. Performed by Will Andrews, Bruce Morton, Jim Muir and Phil Nichol, each mainly known for their stand-up work … Read More