Rosy Holt — Churchill’s Urinal 4****

Holt plays the new Chancellor of the Exchequer who has just moved into No. 11 and, in an attempt to flex her ministerial muscle, decides she wants an ugly urinal removed from her office. The only problem is that the … Read More

Rob Kemp: Beatlesjuice 4****

From the warped genius of Elvis Dead’s Rob Kemp, he’s back in Edinburgh with his new full show, bringing together Beatles songs and the 1988 film Beetlejuice. The premise, as before, is simple: retell a classic film using the back … Read More

I Am A Snail : Nora Dell 4★★★★

“I am Snail” is a business workshop, run by a snail for you guessed it – evil people.

Nora Dell slides along the aisle, greeting us all individually as she gastropods her way to the stage.

There’s just … Read More

Bilal Zafar – Rubicon – 4****

Bilal Zafar wants to be a TV presenter, or a game show host, or more famous than he currently is at least, and in his show “Rubicon” I can see no reason why this shouldn’t happen for this very talented … Read More

Harvey Cobb: Pink Boots and an Alcoholic Sock Puppet 4★★★★

Harvey Cobb opens with some stand-up. He’s witty and has the audience laughing, but we’re not quite sure what to make of him. Pink Wellington boots are strewn across the stage, and he’s talking about performance art. For a moment, … Read More

2 Slut Drops and a Chicken Burger 4****

If you’re looking for an emotional rollercoaster, Kirsty Munro delivers just that. Packed with awkward moments, unexpected turns and plenty of jokes along the way. I thoroughly enjoyed this set, as did the rest of the audience on that rainy … Read More

Hoani Hoani Hoani Must Be Funny in a Rich Man’s World 4****

New Zealand comic Hoani Hotene is back at the Edinburgh Fringe, but this time he’s graduated from the midnight slots to late afternoon. It’s a different proposition, but one he takes to with plenty of confidence.

He starts strongly, bringing … Read More

Susie McCabe – Coming of Rage 5*****

The Gordon Aikman Theatre is a huge space and it truly takes a huge personality to engulf it. Fortunately, Susie McCabe is on board so that potential problem is solved. Glaswegian Susie has a large ‘local’ following, but it is … Read More

NewsRevue 4****

If you are anything like me and find the ‘real’ news is never anything than depressing, then this hour of satire and mayhem could be just the ticket. Canal Cafe Theatre are once more bringing their tried and tested formula … Read More

1 in 2 Men Think They Could Land a Plane – Could You? 4****

“Is there anyone here that can fly a plane?” Sounds like a classic line from the film “Airplane!’ but it’s New Zealand comedian Dan Boerman’s opening gambit. And we aren’t in an aircraft; we are in a hotel basement with … Read More