Annabelle James:- Annabalism 3***

Australian Edinburgh resident Annabelle James brings her debut hour to the Fringe, and at its heart, it’s a show about the journey. Celebrating her second anniversary of moving, it’s pretty obvious Scotland isn’t as the brochure advertised: from the culture … Read More

Amy – Tears Dry on Their Own 3 1/2 ***

Amy Winehouse was a unique talent and one of the best voices of the early 21st century. The show takes us on a chronological, hour-long journey through her back catalogue, starting with the iconic Back to Black.

Barnsley’s Izzy Watson, … Read More

Ian TC : Ian-Somnia 4 ****

Glaswegian Ian TC starts his set with a well-put-together parody of a certain Edinburgh film, and it is a lovely introduction to a show built around his insomniac existence. Surviving on two hours’ sleep a night, he has managed to … Read More

Shane Torres- Skinned Knees 4****

Writer, actor and stand-up comedian Shane Torres is originally from Fort Worth in Texas. He’s made several TV appearances and is no stranger to performing at comedy festivals far and wide, but this is his fringe debut. Shane entered the … Read More

2 Truths, 1 Lie – 3.5***

Are you good at spotting a liar? Would you be a good detective? Well, here’s your chance to play sleuth in the aptly title Fringe show, “2 Truths,1 Liar”. Steffan Alun does a sterling job hosting this trial by audience … Read More

Harry Stachini – Lobster – 5*

After catching Harry Stachini on a podcast last year, I was keen to see his one man show, “Lobster” which he trialled last year at the Fringe as a work in progress. Let me tell you, he has managed to … Read More

The Thinking Drinkers’ Great British Pub Ride – 5*****

The boys are back in town, and this time with a tandem! “The Thinking Drinkers Great British Pub Ride”, catalogues what Tom & Ben got up to last year instead of coming to the Fringe. They are on a mission … Read More

Ramsey Smith – Keep the Receipt – 3.5***

I bumped into Ramsey Smith in the street, and his elevator pitch convinced me to go and see his show, “Keep The Receipt”. He’s incredibly laid back and his observational style is very easy to watch. He knows how to … Read More

Jake Baker – The Gentle Men’s Club – 3 1/2 ***

Apparently, there’s a masculinity crisis going on and Jake Baker is just the man to enlighten us all about it in his show, The Gentle Men’s Club”. There’s a dearth of alpha role models, well nice ones anyway, and as … Read More

Big Naked Comedy Show -3 1/2 ***

So here’s a naughty, late night comedy romp for party animals, “The Big Naked Comedy Show”, is exactly what it says on the posters. Butt naked MC, Paul Savage introduces a line up of talent, all completely starkers, and trying … Read More