Matt Forde – 24 Hour Political Party People 4****

For someone as overtly into politics as Matt Forde this must be a great year. The official countdown to the next General Election, The Scottish Referendum and not to mention some of the lampoonable politicians that currently inhabit centre stage.

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Shirley and Shirley – Late Night Lock In 2**

Last year I was persuaded to see these ladies sketch show when one of my team had to drop out and I was just blown away with their performance so was looking forward to more of … Read More

Catriona Knox Thinks She’s Hard Enough 4****

I think that a one person sketch show or maybe character comedy is very difficult to get right, yet year after year Catriona Knox manages to succeed and then some.

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Zoe Lyons – Mustard Cutter 5****

Zoe Lyons is no stranger to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival having graced here for many a year and I guess various TV appearances on the likes of Mock The Week, so on what is traditionally Black … Read More

Miss Glory Pearl – The Naked Stand-Up 3***

Miss Glory Pearl is a former stripper, a burlesque dancer and a onetime teacher so what is she doing trying stand-up? In her first Edinburgh show she presents her show totally naked and standing up so … Read More

Daniel Sloss – Really?! 5*****

There is a lot that changes in six years and somethings that don’t. It was all those years ago that I first saw Daniel Sloss do a short ten minute slot then aged only 17. I … Read More

Andrew O’Neill – Mindspiders 4****

Mr O’Neill has a large stage presence, and although I found him a little loud at times (albeit I was at the front of a rather long room), he built a good rapport with the audience. Some members of that … Read More

MommAutism – A Love Story 3***

This was a really interesting and genuinely fascinating show. Jennifer Belander’s son has autism, and this show aims to explain a bit about it as well as being funny. It’s quite successful at both of those, though is definitely stronger … Read More

Hooray for Ben Target 4****

There’s nothing like a little outrageous comedy to set you up for the day. This show is quite, quite silly, but also really friendly, good-humoured (in that Mr Target wasn’t taking himself overly seriously) and good fun. I liked the … Read More

Stephen Bailey – Neon Heart 3***

Stephen Bailey has appeared on Big Brother’s bit on the side, the Wright Stuff and is a warm up act for Loose Women. He is a lovely, instantly likeable and funny man performing his debut solo show at the Edinburgh … Read More