Stephen Buchanan: Cold Meat 4****

Scotland’s quiet king of crafted comedy returns smarter and sharper.

There’s a likeable precision to Stephen Buchanan that sets him apart from the moment he walks onstage. No flailing, no mugging, no filler theatrics — just calm command and the … Read More

Grace Mulvey: Did You Hear We’re All Going to Die? – 4****

Irish gallows humour for the beaten generation.

Grace Mulvey blends millennial existential dread with stand-up that never feels preachy or performative — a rare feat in the age of overshare comedy. She bounds onstage like a warm hug in good … Read More

Ayo Adenekan – Black Mediocrity 4****

File under: charisma, craft, and the comedy of considered belonging.

At just 23, Edinburgh-based Ayo Adenekan doesn’t so much step onstage as arrive — statuesque at 6ft 3in, effortlessly composed, and instantly magnetic. And within minutes, it becomes clear that … Read More

Lord of the Zings: A Kiwi Comedy Showcase 3.5***

When I saw the listing, this one jumped out at me given I’m a big Lord of the Rings fan and I was looking forward to the main theme being a comedy version of the blockbuster film franchise, even the … Read More

Ian Stone Is Looking for the Wow 5*****

The Fringe has not officially started yet shows, are up and running in many venues and the audiences are building, and yes even the weather is good. All of which is helping Ian Stone in his search for the , … Read More

Zara Gladman is…Aileen: Cameron’s Gap Year Fundraiser 4****1/2

Outstanding. Sketch comedy with bite, brilliance and just the right amount of bile.

At a time when sketch comedy is being flattened into algorithm-chasing improv and tossed-off TikToks, Zara Gladman delivers something almost radical: care, craft, and scalpel-sharp satire. This … Read More

The Greatest Magic Show – 5*****

If you want an absolutely safe banker for a kids show that throws in a free wand, this is it. It takes a fair bit of confidence to call your show The Greatest Magic Show, but within minutes, it’s clear … Read More

Pierre Novellie:- You Sit There, I’ll Stand Here 4.5 ****

Edinburgh Festival Fringe is officially a few days off, but it hasn’t stopped Monkey Barrel Comedy starting their programme early. And why not? It may be a Tuesday night but the spacious MB3 venue was extremely busy, full of early … Read More

Red Raw The Stand Comedy Club 4★★★★

Red Raw is an institution —an unpredictable, fast-paced night where new talent shares the stage with rising stars and established acts testing fresh material. Split into three sections, the format keeps the laughs coming and the audience on its toes.

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Raul Kohli – Raul Britannia 4****

Banter, brilliance, and the baffling business of being British.

It’s fitting that Raul Kohli brings Raul Britannia back to Edinburgh, the city where it all kicked off. Walking on stage in a classic 1996 Newcastle United shirt with “Shearer” on … Read More