AL! The Weird Tribute (and How Daniel Radcliffe Got Mixed Up in This Nonsense) – 4****

Like many millennial comedy nerds, much of my formative years were spent listening on repeat to the reworkings of popular songs made by comedy music legend Weird Al Yankovich, from Armish Paradise (a parody of Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise) to Eat … Read More

Gianmarco Soresi: The Drama King Hour 4****

It seems unusual for a comedian’s debut Fringe run to sell out before it has even begun, but Gianmarco Soresi has already built such a cult following for his comedy through his online presence and viral stand-up clips that … Read More

Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit 5*****

Sometimes at the Fringe you stumble across a show that makes you grin from start to finish, and Locomotive for Murder is exactly that. Billed as an improvised whodunnit, it’s a fast-paced comedy ride with all the twists and turns … Read More

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical 4****

There’s a reason Showstopper! has become such a staple of the Fringe: it’s the gold standard of improvised musical theatre. Every performance is made up entirely on the spot, with the audience choosing the setting, style, and even some of … Read More

Mr Chonkers – 4.5****

Mr. Chonkers sets the scene—robed, gloomy, and foreboding—then begins greeting the audience with a series of gloriously ridiculous salutations.

An audience member is tasked with looking after all of us if the performance isn’t good. Then Chonkers bursts the … Read More

Palestine Stands Up : The Stand 4****

The Stand is known for giving acts a voice, and tonight that voice belonged to Palestine. Five of the finest Palestinian comedians descended on the basement stage, and from the moment the drum beats called them in — all the … Read More

Will Owen- Looking Fab at 50  4****

Will Owen’s looking Fab at 50 but he’s barely half that age! The gay comedian takes to the stage wearing out of sorts attire that matches his out of sorts and unsettled way of life.

Will begins the show with … Read More

Will Davies : Much Peril, Many Intrigue – 3***

Will Davies is one of the most downbeat comedians I have ever seen.  In his show, “Much Peril, Many Intrigue” he manages to bring a dark rain cloud over proceedings with well timed self-deprecating humour.  This Essex Boy breaks the … Read More

Tim Biglowe: Landlubber 5*****

In the backroom of a record shop with a café, something hot is brewing — and it’s not just the espresso. Its name is Tim Biglowe. At first glance, he describes himself as the sort of bloke who can get … Read More

Dutch Courage – Rachel Morton-Young 3***

Dutch Courage is Rachel Morton-Young just absolutely gushing over her adopted home, the Netherlands and dives headfirst into all the offbeat ridiculous funny stuff culturally that happens when you move across countries. Think of it as a travel comedy guide … Read More