Tim Biglowe — Plonka 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Biglowe is back in Edinburgh, and word has spread. A packed-out back of a record shop, no seats, standing room only and a queue like a conga line out the door.

He starts by telling the crowd that he still … Read More

Pernille Haaland — Nordic Operations 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Haaland is a Norwegian-UK comedian who shoots from the hip; she is no stranger to the Fringe and European comedy venues. Given her nationality and the fact she has travelled a lot, it’s no surprise this show has a strong … Read More

Tom Stade – Rules – 5*****

In a packed Stand 1, with literally standing room only, Tom Stade delivers one hell of a show, in which he absolutely “Rules” the stage. From the very start this engaging Canadian kicks off with outstanding crowd work that he … Read More

Jamie Wolf – Psycho 3.5***

I’m sure we’ve all felt a bit down in the dumps, maybe a bit depressed, but Jamie Wolf regales his own story with his show Psycho, and it will make you think twice about seeking medical help, certainly if you … Read More

Aidan Greene – Stuttermilk Pancakes – 4****

Using any kind of disability to make people laugh can sometimes be a bit of a difficult watch, however, Aidan Greene’s show, Stuttermilk Pancakes, embraces his stammering with hilarious results. Don’t get me wrong, there are times where I wanted … Read More

Finlay Christie : Champagne Casanova 4.5****

Finlay Christie returns to the Fringe with his new show Champagne Casanova. This could be a reference to Finlay’s description of growing up with the champagne socialists of Islington. Would he describe himself as a Casanova? Well, if the story … Read More

Kemah Bob – Love Child 3***

From a brief sighting of Kemah Bob on TV 2 years ago, I took a chance on going to see her debut show Misfortunate in a packed-out room and thought she had enormous talent so on her return I was … Read More

Chris Rutter : Ignorance is Chris 3***

Newcomer to the Fringe, Chris Rutter has been making the right noises on the Scottish comedy scene and brings his first hour to the Fringe. The opening gambit set the mood, comparing himself to a radiator that may take time … Read More

Alfie Dundas — First Class Panic 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Alfie Dundas does not hold back on the level of just how privileged his upper class background is with his rich (and we’re talking very rich), titled parents. Eton educated Alfie keeps reminding the audience that this hour of comedy … Read More

Phil Nichol – Aren’t We Lucky 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It must be nearly a quarter of a century ago that I first saw Phil Nichol perform at the Edinburgh Fringe and he became an instant favourite of mine. It has been around seven years since he was last here, … Read More