Men of War : Scratch

4 Star ****

This is a late night sketch show starring David Schaal, Cariad Lloyd, Stephen Harvey and Gareth Kane, four accomplished comedy actors who are pulling in large and enthusiastic crowds even at their late performance time.

There … Read More

Segue Sisters: Jailbreak

4 Stars ****

So the time is getting on in the Fringe day. You are tired, but not ready to stop, what do you do?  I know now.

You need some light hearted fun, mixed with some wonderful close harmony … Read More

Jody Kamali’s Business Coaching for Idiots – Free

4 Star ****

Jodi Kamali is a character comedian with quite a  few Edinburgh shows under his belt and this year he, in numerous guises is conducting the above seminar days at The Hive at a remarkably low price.

Kamali … Read More

Craig Hill : Blown by a Fan

4 Stars ****

There are some things that are constant in each year’s Fringe and one of these is that Scotland’s own Craig Hill will be turning out his unique blend of comedy and mayhem. He will be dressed in … Read More

Mary Bourke: Mary, Mary Quite Contrary

4 Stars ****

Mary Bourke tried to get into the Pleasance, but it didn’t work out, so here she plays in a basement next to the toilets. The glamour of show biz huh?

At the top of the show … Read More

Those Two -Free

4 Stars ****

Those Two are Masud Milas and Emily ‘Elf’ Lyons, well they were when I saw them, on another day it might be the other way round as the simple coin toss decides the running order. In truth … Read More

Axis of Awesome

5 Stars *****

For the last four Edinburgh Fringes this Australian comedy rock band have been building their reputation and fan base, so much so that they are now a fixture on most people’s must see list, that is … Read More

Des Clarke: Comedy Jam

4 Stars ****

Glaswegian Des Clarke is a Scottish stand-up playing a big room at a major venue at a peak time. And he is selling it out!!

But then Clarke is a high profile guy, TV appearances and the … Read More

Jessica Fostekew : Luxury Tramp

4 Star ****

Jessica Fostekew is not someone I had come across before seeing her this year. The sauna that is her space in Gilded Balloon’s Wee Room is generally full to capacity so that is telling you she is … Read More

Meryl O’Rourke : Bad Mother

3 Stars ***

I must confess to being unaware of Meryl O’Rourke prior to seeing her show so obviously went in with no preconceptions.

Starting brightly in the early for comedy slot of 14:45, and playing to a packed crowd … Read More