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

Jason Byrne – You Name the Show 5*****

Jason Byrne is always a must see act of the Edinburgh Fringe as far as I’m concerned. His mischievous personality just makes the whole show a joy to be part of.

He’s not a man who just casually walks on … Read More

Craig Hill – Give Him and Inch 4****

Every year Craig has a new risque title for his show which gives an impression of what to expect from this flamboyant, camp, kilted comedian. To start the show, as always, Craig likes to get to know his audience, where … Read More