Marjolein Robertson – Marj 5*****

Until last Fringe I had never seen Marjolein Robertson perform but she came with a great reputation, something she can only have enhanced during the run. So it wasn’t unexpected that it was a full house at Stand 1 when … Read More

Petting Zoo Comedy 3.5***

Petting Zoo Comedy are performing at The Gilded Balloon Sportsman Bar, it’s basically a showcase for new comedy acts along with random pets supplied by a petting zoo in Motherwell.

It’s quite random, your hosts for the evening are Michael … Read More

Robin Ince – MELONS: A Love Letter to Stand-Up Comedy 5*****

The thing that elevates this show above mere reminscences of a comedian’s life (although were it only that it would still be scintillating and worth watching) is the passion and the sincerity. Mr Ince talks fast and starts so many … Read More

Matt Price: As Seen on CCTV 4****

Matt Price achieves exactly what he sets out to in this lovely hour: tell us a story about something that’s happened to him, and make us care about it. After some housekeeping and sorting out the seating arrangements, explaining the … Read More

GABBY KILLICK: Conversations with my Agent 4.5****

From the start Gabby bursts on to the stage with enthusiasm that flows through the whole show. The welcoming interaction and introductions with the audience gives her initial material to work with to the amusement of everyone else.  

Using her … Read More

Shamilton! The Improvised Hip Hop Musical 5*****

Shamilton is a brilliant hour of improvised musical comedy presented by this extraordinarily talented group of six comedy/improvisation artists. They are accompanied by a drummer and keyboard player, known as the band The Shamiltones. 

Taking their inspiration from the … Read More

BENJAMIN ALBOROUGH  Absolute Monopoly 4.5****

 The classic board game Monopoly is well known around the world, there are various versions of the game but what one were we going to get this time? The all but full auditorium waited with eager anticipation as Benjamin entered … Read More

Nathan D’Arcy Roberts Present / Tense 4****

An abrupt and confident start to the show sees Nathan make visual comparisons with himself and Prince which to be fair isn’t too far off the mark despite the lack of singing. A bit of improv with the audience and … Read More

Markus Birdman: Platinum 4****

Straight from Britain’s Got Talent where Simon Cowell responded so enthusiastically to Markus Birdman’s stand-up style, Fringe audiences cannot fail but to enjoy an hour in Markus’ company listening and laughing along with him about his recent unwanted experiences.  

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Grubby Little Mitts: Hello, Hi 4.5****

It is never easy after winning awards with a debut show which would have been long in the making, to manage to create a follow-up show of the same calibre.  But Grubby Little Mitts have achieved the near impossible: … Read More