Irish Comedy Headliners – 4.5****

An array of Irish talent on display in the “Irish Comedy Headliners” show, skilfully introduced by Ian Coppinger MC. He does a cracking job of getting the crowd in the mood for some “craic”. His banter with the audience was … Read More

Mark Simmons – Jokes at Noon 5*****

Mark Simmons, “Jokes at Noon”, does exactly what it says on the posters and flyers, this comedy genius played to a full house and had us in absolute fits of laughter even before he said a word.

No doubt his … Read More

Fabled: The Improvised Fantasy Adventure 4★★★★

Fabled is a completely improvised show. The audience suggests that the hero should be called “Josephine” and that her quest should be to find Pokémon cards. This is accepted completely, and we are off. Seconds later, the opening scene finds … Read More

0% Shame, 100% Irish- 3.5***

I discovered James Downey courtesy of a slot at The Comedy Cellar, Canons Gait, and it piqued my interest significantly to review him. In his show “0% Shame, 100% Irish”. This young Irish lad brings his very own perspective on … Read More

Reuben Solo: Someone in This Crowd Will Betray Me [Revenge Edition] – 3.5 ***/5

Famously booed off the stage at America’s Got Talent, Reuben Solo has always been something of a maverick performer. With a massive social media following and a love of incredible experimental bits that make for great short form content, there’s … Read More

The Improv Allstars 5*****

The Improv Allstars Frankensteins pub @ 6pm seen on 25 th August 5***** The Improv Allstars return to the Fringe for their chaotically, funny and unscripted show within the snug venue of Frankenstein’s Bier Keller. Today’s show featured Stu Murphy, … Read More

Mothman: A Romance Musical – 5*****

So, all Fringe long people have been asking me what my favourite show has been. And I didn’t have an answer because there’s so much to like about so many different shows. And then I saw Mothman: A Romance … Read More

Shrink Wrapped: A Psychologist Analyses Comedians Live – Robyn Perkins 4****

Shrink wrapped is a unique show where three comedians are analysed by a real-life psychologist based on a short 5-minute set. Each show has a different focus and this shows focus was exploring the comedian’s sense of self. The show … Read More

So You Think You Are Funny? Grand Final

Way back in 1980s Gilded Balloon Artistic Director Grande Karen Koren came up with the concept of this annual competition, a contest that has helped made household names of a multitude of aspiring comics who previously won, or at least … Read More

Sam Serrano – Mars 4****

Sam Serrano arrives with the tunes of Yungblud blaring through the PA, which feels suitably Fringe for this newly blooded act at The Stand.

From the beginning, they’re trying to get their head around the mechanics of the Fringe, from … Read More