The Big Fat Whisky Quiz 5****

Experience a whisky tasting with a social, high-energy twist. A group of strangers descended into the depths of Mother Superior in Leith, emerging two hours later filled with laughter, good cheer and a surprising amount of new whisky knowledge.

The … Read More

Rhino Conservation Erotic Novel: Daniel Trengove and Gabriel Madden 4****

Part Flight of the Conchords, TikTok, and cathode ray wet dream, Daienl Trengove and Gabriel Madden take us into the wonderfully bonkers world of Rhino Conservation Erotic Novel.

The premise is typical late night Fringe fare. Two men have decided … Read More

John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven 4****

Tothill wears a green velour ish crossover top that only he could pull off. Explaining that the top was tax deductible if it was part of his act, he shows his cleverness and savviness to this Edinburgh crowd. The hidden … Read More

Tattoo Dave : Tat’s Life 4****

Glasgow-based Tattoo Dave brings his unique brand of inked mirth to the Fringe with his first full hour, Tat’s Life.

Dave, as all good comics do, brings us into his id the right way, with tales from the swimming baths … Read More

Hannah Morton : Crushed 4****

At the beginning, there is a screen announcement. Names have been changed to protect the guilty. Well almost.

Bounding onto the stage, Morton is glowing, primed and ready for action. Last year, having caught her partner cheating, she spent the … Read More

Adrian Mnkowicz: Latin Stars America 4****

European-based Argentinian comedian Adrian Minkowicz is back in Edinburgh doing what he does best: a South American-themed show, this time about his travels extravaganza through his own continent.

But before we get there, we are taken through a catchup … Read More

Pleasance Comedy Reserve 4★★★★

Pleasance Comedy Reserve ★★★★ Pleasance Dome

Pleasance Comedy Reserve has a well-earned reputation for spotting breakthrough talent, and this year’s four comedians certainly suggest the tradition continues.

Laura Walsh comperes energetically, warming the audience with amusing stories, including about … Read More

Ayo Adenekan: Homeland Insecurity 4****

Edinburgh comedian graduate Ayo Adenekan is back. He’s been busy too. The comedy award winner has upped sticks, moved to London, and landed a writer’s gig on SNL UK. It’s surprising he’s had the time for a new Fringe show, … Read More

Ashley Haden: Genocidal Liberal 2, Electric Boogaloo 4****

Pegasus Comedy Award winner 2026 Ashley Haden is back in Edinburgh, with his trademark hard-hitting, well researched late-night comedy. This year, the main thread is modern slavery in all its facets. Haden goes after well-known product brands and supply chains, … Read More

Matthew Hayhow : Bring Out The Gimp : 4****

Matthew Hayhow is back at the Fringe, this time he’s new and improved, faster and stronger. Wheelchair-bound with MS, he’s part Professor X brainiac, part filthy minded observational comic. Hayhow from the beginning has the crowd in the palm of … Read More