Asher Treleaven: Matador

3 Stars

***

Being tall and attired in a bright red cape, black trousers and black shirt, he does make an imposing figure when he makes his entrance. Also noticeable is that he is either extremely well endowed or he … Read More

Matt Rudge: We Could be Heroes

3 Stars ***

Matt Rudge is a young comic who seems to be on an upward spiral and is delivering his debut one hour show at the Fringe.

The subject matter of heroes and although Rudge aspires to be a … Read More

Frisky and Mannish: Pop Centre Plus

5 Stars *****

So I finally made it. I’ve never got the chance to see this dynamic duo who make Batman and Robin look like losers do their own show, because the review ticket has been snaffled before I … Read More

Patrick Monaghan: Hug me I feel good

4 Star ****

Genial Patrick Monaghan is definitely a Fringe favourite and with all the TV exposure he is getting on ITV’s ‘Show me the Funny’ is is not surprising that his show even on a wet Tuesday in … Read More

Piff the Magic Dragon: Last of the Magic Dragons

3 Stars ***

Now perhaps I expected too much from this show, the vibe I’ve been getting is that it is one to watch, so although I’m still skeptical about magic acts, I along with many others, went to … Read More

Improvised Plays from Austin, Texas

3 stars

***

Yet another improvised show – while I prefer the improvised musicals for wow factor this is the straight play equivalent. Opinions will differ every night as it is completely made up every night. This evening we had … Read More

Craig Campbell

4 Stars ****

Craig Campbell is a larger than life character in every way you want to look at it. He is a tall, solid, hairy bearded guy and as a personality as large as his frame and his talent … Read More

Jason Cook: In Search of Happiness

5 Stars *****

Jason Cook is a comic who is now reaping the rewards he justly deserves having been a Fringe veteran of a number of years now, and every show I have seen he has certainly brightened up … Read More

Set List: Stand Up without a Net

4 Stars ****

Ever wondered when you watched a Stand up show how much rehearsal, re-writing and hours of work have gone into preparing it? I know I have. But this is something different.

A series of top comics literally … Read More

Paul McCaffrey : Saying Something Stupid

4 Stars ****

Paul McCaffery was a comic I was unaware of until recently and although this is his thirdEdinburgh, this was the first full length show.

Taking to his stage like a duck to water, or should that be … Read More