Juliette Burton – No Brainer 4****

I have seen Juliette Burton perform at the Fringe a number of times over the last decade and I have always found her both an entertaining and informative comedian and the 2023 return is well up to standard.

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Mark Simmons: New Jokes 4.5****

Mark Simmons has over the years built an enthusiastic following who may well have discovered him because one of his jokes was again high in the Best Jokes on the Fringe list.  His mostly one-liner puns suit that format … Read More

Josh Baulf : Bulldog 5*****

Josh Baulf is one of the fastest rising stars on the circuit.  He hails from Essex and has the traditional stand up swagger of a cross between Rob Beckett and Micky Flanagan.  He commands the small stage right from the … Read More

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical 5 *****

Well what can I say that no doubt has not been said before! Very well put together and very, very funny! No wonder this show is a constant sell out it is! Where do I start…..?The show is centred on … Read More

Emmanuel Sonubi – Curriculum Vitae 4.5 ****

I first saw Emmanuel Sonubi during Fringe 22 and was rather impressed and thought it was only justice that he was nominated for Best Newcomers Award. I’m sure he was too, but he is too humble to mention it…much!

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Jo Caulfield – Razor-Sharp 5*****

Not every Fringe show title is accurate. Some are darmed confusing. But this is one that hits the nail on the head.

Jo Caulfield has been gracing the Fringe for a long time and boy does she know how … Read More

Chelsea Hart: Damet Garm – How I Joined a Revolution 5*****

This is Chelsea Hart. During the dark pandemic times, I briefly joined Tik Tok and discovered Chelsea. It was the one where Chelsea gave a standing ovation on women’s bodies, “your body is a miracle and a combination of … Read More

Paul Sinha – Pauly Bengali 4.5 ****

To many, Paul Sinha is synonymous with the Sinner Man from, ITV’s The Chase, or maybe as a Celebrity Goggle Boxer, but of course long before that he was, and still is an excellent standup comedian, and in recent times … Read More

JJ Whitehead – White Noise 4****

It has been four years since JJ Whitehead performed at the Fringe and it was a pleasure to see him back on an Edinburgh stage this year.

Whitehead made his first appearance way back in 1999, so he has a … Read More

George Zacharopoulos : Wonderland 5*****

George Zacharopoulos is Greek.  The clue is in the name!  George has been living in Newcastle for the best part of twenty years but retains his full on, very endearing, Greek accent without a hint of Geordie.George has progressed from … Read More