Simon Evans: In the Money 3***

Yes, Mr Evans is exactly as articulate as he sounds on Radio 4, even when talking to the audience and dealing spontaneously with their responses. It’s not achieved – or not solely achieved – by repeated takes.

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Eurobeat – 4****

Back in 2007 the Fringe sat up and took notice when the then titled ‘Eurobeat Almost Eurovision’ premiered at The Pleasance and was an instant hit. Subsequent tours and also lower key productions have followed. Some 9 years later, it … Read More

Steve Bugeja – Unpronounceable 4****

Okay let’s get the title explained from the off. The surname is pronounced ‘Boojaya’ and has it’s origins in Malta. He opens with this but the show is really about decision making and a love story intertwined throughout his hour. … Read More

24 Hours With Mary Lynn Rajskub -3***

24 Hours With Mary Lynn Rajskub

Although Mary Lynn tells us that she has always been a stand up comic and that her forays into acting (most notably 24) were just brief deviations, she still does not seem quite comfortable … Read More

Jess Robinson – Impressive 5*****

If ever there is an accurate show title in Fringe 2016 then I haven’t seen it. Jess Robinson has this nailed down. From the get in she and her hugely talented band are on stage as she encourages people to … Read More

Mitch Benn – Don’t Fear the Reaper 4****

Like many comics the last 12 months haven’t been the best for this hugely talented funny man. Benn is a favourite on Radio Four but in my opinion is better live when he can give free flow to his abilities. … Read More

Darren Walsh – S’pun 3***

Darren Walsh is a comedian who likes a pun, no he lives for a pun and his show is jam packed full of them. Last year he featured heavily on The Best Joke of the Fringe lists. Will he succeed … Read More

Pierre Novellie is Cool Peter 5*****

Pierre Novellie returns to the Fringe with his third show and like the previous two it is a really good hour of solid, exceptionally funny material. Entering his space suited and booted looking like a labour politician this comic is … Read More

Eleanor Morton – Happy Birthday Katie Lewis 4****

Eleanor Morton – Happy Birthday Katie Lewis 4**** Eleanor Morton is without doubt a very talented comedian, and one who doesn’t conform to the norm. She has a fertile and slightly surreal style in her writing and delivery and an … Read More

Liam Withnail – True Defective 4****

With an Irish heritage and living in Scotland, both places with a strong drinking culture it is easy to get into booze and substances but maybe not so easy to see the light and get sober and clean. But Withnail, … Read More