Elliot Steel – Love and Hate Speech 4.5 ****

The adage that the apple never falls far from the tree is certainly applicable in many cases and certainly with Elliot Steel, the son of comedy legend, Mark. However although he claims to be a nepo baby, he is not … Read More

Phil Ellis’s Excellent Comedy Show 5*****

It’s one thing to promise an excellent comedy show in the stark black and white print of the Fringe brochure, but can a performer really bring that bold claim to reality in the dark, musty caverns of The Hive on … Read More

Marc Jennings Away from Here 3.5***

Topics up for discussion in Marc Jenning’s sold-out show include why he’s living at home in his 30s and how it hits different to his 20s and a host of issues familiar to lots of us from communicating with an … Read More

Ed: The New, Totally Unofficial, Ginger inclusive Parody Sketch Show 4.5****

A musical comedy sketch show, based on the life of Ed Sheeran, performed by a ginger girl as the lead. I definitely had my reservations before seeing this show, but I needn’t have worried as it’s absolutely brilliant.

This is … Read More

Eden Sher: I Was on a Sitcom 4****

For 9 years Eden Sher played Sue Heck on the very popular TV Show, The Middle. Hapless Sue saw the good in everyone, was always super enthusiastic and had more than her fair share of scrapes and japes.

There’s much … Read More

101 Naughty Jokes in 30 Minutes 4****

Great venue for this type of stand-up comedy as there is no escaping the ridicule from Masai Graham who has been a regular performer at the fringe over the past few years.

A short but jam-packed performance with a lot … Read More

Simon Evans: Have We Met 4.5 ****

Simon Evans is without shadow of a doubt one of the smartest comedians I’ve seen. His new show “Have we met?” chronicles his journey into old age where everything is falling apart and in decline. To be fair, he’s only … Read More

Mark Watson: Search 5*****

Stand up legend, Mark Watson, takes us on a “Search” of his complicated, single dad life. He’s a Fringe regular and incredibly popular with the crowd, in fact he starts off the beginning of the show wandering through the audience … Read More

Alistair Barrie – Woke in Progress 4.5 ****

Alistair Barrie has been a top class comedian and regular Fringe performer. I first saw him back in 2007 and have tried to catch his show ever since then. It was a very busy night the evening I caught the … Read More

Friend (The One With Gunther) 4****

I’ve seen a couple of “Friends” shows before and they’ve been pretty good. This one is no exception. Taken from the perspective of Gunther, Central Perks regular barista, it’s whizz through all the best bits and had the audience entertained … Read More