The Penny Dreadfuls

*** 3 Stars

The Penny Dreadfuls (Thom Tuck, David Reed and Humphrey Ker) are regulars of the Fringe, that said this is the first time I have managed to catch their show. With a yellow and black themed set and … Read More

Loretta Maine – I’m Not Drunk, I Just Need to Talk to You

**** 4 Stars

Loretta Maine is the latest creation of character comedian Pippa Evans, an alcoholic American redneck with a penchant for white wine and a voice that wouldn’t be out of place in the rock charts.

I’ve seen Loretta … Read More

Fordy’s Morning Hangover Show

5 stars *****

There are a lot of shows who cater to the late-night, alcohol consuming, ‘up-for-it’ Fringe attendee.  It’s surely a given that at some point in your Fringe viewing you attend a show that finishes in the early … Read More

Nathan Caton: Breakfast at Stephanie’s

****

4 Stars

I saw Nathan Caton perform his first Edinburgh show last year and was impressed with the comic ability, stage presence and material that this well educated Londoner of Caribbean stock delivered so was keen to see how … Read More

Jarlath Regan: Not So Common Sense

4 Stars ****

In his fourth year at the Fringe, Jarlath Regan’s brand of conversational and intelligent humour is a popular attraction from the evidence of a packed house. This is not surprising for the audience is provided with an … Read More

Sean Hughes – Ducks and Other Mistakes I’ve Made

4 Stars ****

Sean Hughes material is right on the edge and uncompromising. It definitely is not sanitised comedy ready to transfer to TV. After a break from stand up, he now is a man with attitude and things to … Read More

The Ballad of Backbone Joe

3 Stars ***

This tale of mystery and revenge set in pre-war, small town Australia is performed by a trio of versatile Australians, Joseph O’Farrell, Miles O’Neill and Glen Walton. The show defies pigeon holing. Is it comedy, theatre or … Read More

NewsRevue – Canal Café Theatre

4 Stars ****

Since I have first started reviewing the Edinburgh Fringe back in the dark ages there has always been one show that was high on my list of ‘must sees’ and that is the annual pilgrimage to see … Read More

Sadie Hasler: Lady Bones

***

3 Stars

Sadie Hasler has been at the Fringe on a number of occasions previously, but the only time I have seen her was as an integral part of shows performed by he husband Russell Kane, and a 20 … Read More

Jim Jeffries: Alcoholocaust

*****

5Stars

It doesn’t seem so long ago that I first saw Jim Jeffries performing in one of the smaller spaces at the Pleasance, but I suppose it was a few years ago. Every year after, he has moved to … Read More