Neil Delamere:- End of Watch 4****

Back in his native Ireland Delamere is a superstar and it seems there are quite a few of his countrymen who follow him to Edinburgh too. But they are not alone. For years now Neil has been a hot ticket. … Read More

Jonny Pelham :- Off Limits 4****

Jonny Pelham has always been a really solid comedian, quality material and a pleasing stage demeanour has always been part of his armoury and this 2019 offering is no exception. After the usual icebreaking stuff one expects Pelham is straight … Read More

Pierre Novellie:- You are Expected to care 4.5****

It is fair to say that Novellie is a commanding presence as he takes to his stage. Originally from South Africa by way of the Isle of Man, he wastes no time in starting off with a discourse on the … Read More

Anna Nicolson: Get Happy 5*****

Ms Nicolson is both a stellar comic actor, and a brilliant writer. From her very first bounce onto the stage she projects an energy and enthusiasm that the audience is delighted to respond to. This show presents four women, all … Read More

Motherhood: A Comedy 3***

Tara Newton-Wordsworth is a good performer: she’s got good diction, holds the stage well, understands about pacing and volume and how to land a punchline and all that jazz that goes into making up one half of a good comedy … Read More

Luke McQueen: Bad 3***

This is the hottest venue I have ever been in, so Mr McQueen deserves considerable commendation for keeping the audience awake and engaged. He acknowledged the fact the room was a sauna, and this – and his unwavering energy in … Read More

Sarah Johnson’s Guide to (Im)Practical Parenting 4****

Sarah Johnson is as mumsy as they come. She and  some of the audience had a discussion about how moist Edinburgh has been these past few days while we were waiting for the rest to get their coffees. Ms Johnson … Read More

Seymour Mace is my Name Climb Up My Nose and Sit in my Brain 4****

What a journey that would be! And how much fun! But if we can’t physically do as requested then the next best thing would be is to go to his show right? Too right.

Mace has been performing his unique … Read More

The Tap Pack 3***

Four Australian guys bring plenty of energy and  pizzazz to this modern day Rat Pack cabaret performance.

They capture the era perfectly, dressed in their smart suits and Trilby hats, (making good use of these hats during the opening dance … Read More

Musik 5*****

Frances Barber provides a stunning performance as Billie Trix, a dried up, drug addled, narcissistic rock star.

She enters the stage in true rock star fashion, dressed in a black cape with a black eye patch over one eye, (not … Read More