Alasdair Lists Everything 3***

This is the kind of deconstructionist comedy academics would (probably) love (you could call it an experiment questioning what is funny and why). A list of disassociated things just short of ‘everything’ (there is only an hour, after … Read More

Abi Roberts’ Musical CID ****

Abi Roberts has a load of things going for her, a bubbly, infectious personality, a smiley demeanour good comedy skills and the concept of a show that although not deep or ground-breaking is a very funny … Read More

On Tour (We Live Here) 3 Star ***

It can’t be easy being three young Edinburgh based comics watching their city being invaded by a load of comedians from all over the world. It can’t be any easier if you are in a somewhat obscure venue and do … Read More

The Oxford Imps 1 Star *

I have usually seen the Oxford Imps Fringe shows over the years and while they are always full of energy, some good ideas and pretty decent improv actors and are well supported some shows are better than others.

I thought … Read More

Hal Cruttenden: Tough Luvvie 4 Star ****

Having had a sell-out run at last year’s Fringe and a very successful tour of the same, Hal Cruttenden brings it ‘home’ to Edinburgh, albeit in a much bigger room this time.

Cruttenden has had recent appearances on TV’s … Read More

Danny Ward – Pressure Point 3 Star ***

I suppose having to do a Fringe show while wired up to a tens machine to ease his back pain is something that no performers would want to add to the pressure he already has. Throw in being technically homeless, … Read More

Nathaniel Metcalfe: Enthusiast 3 Star ***

Now let’s get this clear from the off, Nathaniel Metcalfe is a somewhat nerdy comic who obviously has too much time on his hands, if the make-up of his debut hour is a true reflection of himself.

He is a … Read More

Ben Verth – What’s This Place? 4 Star ****

Ben Verth is a larger than life comedian, a self-confessed fat hairy man, but surely the largest things about him are his abundant personality, stage presence and a remarkable talent of ‘finding the funny’ in some obscure places and things.

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Chris Ramsey: Feeling Lucky 5 Star *****

That a difference a year makes. Last year South Shields born funny man Chris Ramsey was playing in a small venue okay selling out every day, and now his much extended tour rolls into Edinburgh to the same sell-outs but … Read More

Mary Bourke: Muffragette 4 Star ****

Devoting a show to feminism is something of a gamble. Just use the word and it could be a turn-off, but Mary Bourke’s brand of very funny and intelligent humour in exploring this theme is a winner. Biting observations delivered … Read More