The News at Kate 2011: Kate Smurthwaite

4 Stars ****

It’s been a few years since I had seen Ms Smurthwaite perform comedy live but was aware of her reputation as a favourite ‘arguer’ on BBC both TV and radio.

Although it’s well into Fringe week three … Read More

Laughing Horses Funny Fillies – Free

4 Stars ****

With a starting time approachingmidnight, generally I am in danger of turning into a pumpkin by then; this show features some of the best of the female comics appearing on the Fringe.

It is a laid back … Read More

Rory O’Hanlon: Is it Just Me That’s Mental

4 Stars *****

Rory O’Hanlon is yet another comedian from the conveyor belt of comedy talent that seems to exist inSouthern Ireland and although being a stand up for six years and having been in Edinburgh Fringe before I was unaware … Read More

Ian Fox Exposes Himself – Free

3 Stars ***

Manchester based Ian Fox has been on the comedy scene for a long time but it was only recently I became aware of his other passion that of photography, so it seems perfectly natural for him to … Read More

Matt Kirshen: Wide-Eyed

4 Stars ****

On the traditional Fringe Black Tuesday I along with a reasonable number of others considering the day attended the latestEdinburghshow of this engaging comic, and without fail had the time of our lives.

Now it is by … Read More

Juliet Myers: I am Not Spartacus

4 Stars ****

On a wet Wednesday afternoon, Fringe week three, a small but beautifully formed audience one could almost have forgiven Juliet Meyers if she let the pace of her show drop. Did she do that? Hell no! Unlike … Read More

Doctor’s Do Little: St George’s Medics Revue

3 Stars ***

As a rule of thumb I have given up attending student revue shows. Why? Well usually I find them self indulgent and often too surreal for my palate. There is one group I’m prepared to make an … Read More

Ava Vidal: The Hardest Word

4 Stars ****

It has been a while since I first saw this funny lady perform comedy and have been delighted to see her profile grow as she deservedly is becoming appreciated for the comedy talent she undoubtedly is.

With … Read More

Seann Walsh: Ying and Yang

4 Stars ****

Seann Walsh first came to my attention back in 2008 when he almost won the Amused Moose Laugh Off and his career has really taken off since then with numerous TV appearance including Mock the Week for … Read More

Flood: Flood Theatre

2 Star **

I have to admit that this wasn’t on my list of shows to see originally. But the persuasive crew persuaded me brave what is self-billed as a cruel comedy and a fusion of sketch show, detective story … Read More