Andrew Maxwell: Banana Kingdom 5 Star *****

There is no doubt in my mind that Andrew Maxwell is an excellent comedian. He is intelligent, funny knows how to work the room and is a total entertainer.

On a strangely subdued Saturday night Maxwell was maybe having to … Read More

Alfie Moore – Viva Alf’s Vegas 4 Star ****

One time steel worker and police sergeant Alfie Moore first came to my attention on the TV ‘reality’ Show Me The Funny and having seen his Edinburgh 2012 offering I wanted to see his progress.

Moore has been doing comedy … Read More

Tanyalee Davis – Big Trouble in Little ‘Gina 4 Star ****

I learned quite a few things in the delightful hour I spent in her show last night. I always thought she was American but it turns out she is Canadian. I learned about her love life and her taste in … Read More

Carl Donnelly: Now That’s What I Carl Donnelly! Volume V 5 Star *****

Carl Donnelly has always been a funny comic. Since his early days right up to last year he wrote and delivered value for money solidly funny shows. Until this year. In my opinion he has now reached another level … Read More

Chris Martin: Passionate About the Pointless 4 Star ****

It has been a few years since I first saw Chris Martin perform as part of AAA Stand Up and it is obvious that his star is in the ascendency with a few TV appearances thrown in along the way.

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Voices in Your Head 4 Star ****

Last Fringe Deborah Frances-White initially presented this late night comedy treat and is recreating the spectacle once again as she ably leads some of the best comics around Edinburgh through an hour of entertainment that is an absolute treat.

Ms … Read More

The Comedy Reserve 3 Stars ***

This is the ninth year of the Pleasance’s Comedy Reserve, supported by the Charlie Hartill Special Reserve Fund and is a showcase for 4 young comedians to strut their stuff during each Fringe. Those selected this year are Jack Barry, … Read More

Reginald D Hunter: In the Midst of Crackers 4 Star ****

There is no doubt that Reginald D Hunter is a big star in every way. He is big in stature, big in talent and a big draw when it comes to selling tickets.

Playing the cavernous Pleasance Grand his personality … Read More

Aisling Bea – C’est La Bea 5 Star *****

Aisling Bea won last years ‘So You Think You Are Funny’ competition in Edinburgh and returns to the site of her triumph with her 2013 show.

Ms Bea hails from a rural area of Ireland and although she now lives … Read More

Ian Smith – Anything 4 stars ****

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Well into his gig, Ian Smith revealed he lives in a flat with three mates where practical jokes often feature in their daily lives. Being in his mid-20’s, this form of life style does result in a brand of … Read More