Stuart Laws is Stuck 4****

Stuart Laws goes through a difficult breakup and decides to become the caretaker of an island solely populated by puffins; he is then embroiled in a whodunnit as he has to solve a mysterious disappearance on this island. It’s an … Read More

Ray O’Leary – Laughter I hardly know Her 4****

Those who have seen Ray O’Leary before will be familiar with his signature grey suit and deadpan, drawling delivery of surprising punchlines. His 2025 show Laughter? I Hardly Know Her proves this as a winning formula.

There’s no particular theme … Read More

NewsRevue 3 ½ ***

It has been a few years since I had last seen what used to be an institution for me so full of anticipation I went expecting to be blown away.

The format hasn’t changed, why would it? Four performers sing, … Read More

Woody Fu: One Man John Wick – 5*****

It’s always a gift when the title of a show manages to summarise the entire thing for you. And, indeed, Woody Fu’s One Man John Wick does exactly what it says on the tin in this (figuratively and literally) … Read More

Nathan Cassidy – It’s Not the End of the World 4 ½ ****

I joined a packed-out show at the Counting House on a Sunday evening, thinking wow, this should be a cracker, already knowing that Nathan Cassidy was a well-respected, award-winning comedian. Strap yourself in.

Cassidy, a very personable comic took to … Read More

Amanda Hursy : Carted 4.5*****

Glaswegian Amanda Hursy is relatively new to comedy. She is off to a good start, having been  shortlisted for a BBC newcomer award and a semi finalist in Scottish comedian of the year.

Amanda’s style is confessional story telling and … Read More

Tamsyn Kelly – Hot Titty Bungalow 4****

Tamsyn Kelly strolls on stage to a full-throated blast of Bryan Adams’ Baby When You’re Gone and belts it out with unflinching karaoke commitment — and very limited vocal finesse. It’s not a bit, not an ironic opener. And it’s … Read More

Sikisa – Serving Justice 4 ½ ****

The first things that strikes home when Sikisa hits her stage are her larger-than-life presence and charisma she exudes. She has captured the room really before she has opened her mouth.  And she never looses them throughout the hour.

She … Read More

Rory Marshall – Pathetic Little Characters 5*****

Sketch comedy is in peril. Once a staple of the comedy landscape, it has been eroded by panel shows, streaming-friendly stand-up, and the endless churn of short-form internet clips. Good sketch comedy — the kind that builds worlds in seconds, … Read More

Liam Farrelly: You Need to Shut Up 4****

Young Glaswegian comedian, Liam Farrelly, performs his show You Need To Shut Up to a full room at The Stand.  A confident stand-up, he has a very laid back, lethargic style but his jokes are funny as hell and … Read More