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

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

Jacob Storms’ Tennessee Rising: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams  5*****

This entertaining play is an hour of catnip for Tennessee Williams fans. Jacob Storm, who wrote the piece and plays the title role, gives a charming account of Williams’ life from childhood to the brink of his first major … 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

Shadow Boxing – 5*****

This mesmerising play by James Gaddas tells the story of Flynn, a conflicted boxer whose internal struggles are physically demonstrated as he floats balletically across the stage one minute, then stamps on the ground violently the next to demonstrate … Read More

Raising Kane – 4****

On a black and white set, David Shopland enters the stage as Orson Welles with grey face, grey gloves and a black suit creating a scene reminiscent of the cinematography of Welles’ magnum opus, Citizen Kane. For the first … 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