Tom Wrigglesworth’s Open Return Letter

* * * * * 5 stars

I first saw this very tall, big-haired Yorkshire man two Fringes ago as part of a AAA Stand Up show and then saw his debut solo show last year. I very much enjoyed … Read More

Two Left Hands – Another Mouthful

* * * * 4 stars

It was two years ago that I last saw Charlotte Hudson & Leila Hackett, collectively known as Two Left Hands, perform their own brand of sketch comedy so headed on over to see their … Read More

A-Team – The Musical

* * * * 4 stars

Take a popular American TV series with heavily contrived plots, a cross section of male stereotypes, frequently occurring totally obvious situations and a female to be rescued and you have TV’s ‘The A-Team’.  Mix … Read More

Chris McCausland – 7 Strikes

* * * * 4 stars

Liverpool born Chris McAusland, who unfortunately lost his sight due to a degenerative eye condition, is already playing to packed-out houses at Pleasance Below, and it is really easy to understand why.

He … Read More

Rhod Gilbert: The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst

* * * * * 5 stars

Geoff has been going on about Rhod Gilbert for years. More recently you can’t turn on the TV without seeing him. I have seen him in the passing most Fringes for the past … Read More

Tiffany Stevenson: Along Came A Spider

* * * * * 5 stars

It was back in March that I first saw Tiffany when she was performing at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh and I was really impressed with her as a performer and with … Read More

Tom Craine – Comfort Blanket

* * * 3 stars

Tom Craine was not a name I was aware of before Fringe 2009 programme appeared, but I’m always keen to hear new talent so I gave this early evening show a try.

It appeared that this … Read More

William Andrews – Nitwit

* * * * 4 stars

This is the third year on the trot that I’ve had the pleasure of seeing William Andrews perform.  And it is always a pleasure.  From 2007s excellently surprising ‘Ugly Kid’ to last year’s sublime … Read More

AAA Standup

As a comedy fan and also as a reviewer, I have been attending this show for years as it is a vehicle for up and coming new comedians to play in the Fringe and then hopefully go on to … Read More

 Anil Desai – Stand Up Chameleon

Anil Desai combines improvised comedy with impersonations to produce a very funny show. He brings onto the stage a pack of cards on which have been written the names of well known actors, film and cartoon characters. The cards … Read More