Are You There Margaret? It’s Me, Gahd 4****

All the way from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Uma Gahd returns to the Fringe with her one-drag theatre piece — and it’s a blessing of comedy, camp, and charm.

Uma makes her entrance looking slightly flustered, as Margaret — her childhood … Read More

Baby Wants Candy 5*****

Baby Wants Candy has become an Edinburgh Fringe institution, selling out for the past six years.

Until recently, I wasn’t a fan of improvised shows, I usually avoided them and in truth possibly labelled Improv as a bit cringey. That … Read More

Mat Ricardo – The Extraordinary Gentleman 4****

There’s no doubt about it, juggler and funny-man, Mat Ricardo, is indeed an “Extraordinary Gentleman”.  For a full hour he keeps us on the edge of our seats with his effortless charm and wit and some outstanding acts of … Read More

Denzil de Cristo: Artificially Intelligent Procrastinating Pundit 4****

Denzil de Cristo introduces himself as “Wolverine if he were undergoing chemotherapy” — a line that sounds brutal on paper but, in context, is a sharp, self-deprecating icebreaker. In truth, he’s more of a Marvel in his own right, armed with a … Read More

101 Rules for a Better World (By Comedians) 4****

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If you’ve been in a social setting and heard someone say, I could fix the world if only people listened, this is your show — except here the arguments are funnier and occasionally even plausible. Hosted by Leslie Gold … Read More

One Big Oops 3.5***

Here’s your big chance to confess your sins in front of the comedy congregation.  This is no ordinary church however, this is the literal church of the poison mind.  One Big Oops focuses on all those naughty things you’ve … Read More

Rory O’Hanlon – Back Again 4.5****

If you’re looking for a good Irish comedian to see at The Fringe this year, look no further, for Rory O’Hanlon, Back Again, is absolutely feckin’ brilliant.  In a very cosy pub venue, he treats us to non-stop gags … Read More

16 Summers 3***

The blurb of 16 Summers describes the show as ‘a nostalgic coming-of-age tale traversing the building blocks of [Ayindè’s] identity’. To illustrate these memories, Ayindè presents a show which combines the mediums of stand-up and one-man theatre, while also … Read More

Su Mi: THISMOTHERPHUCKER 4****

In the dictionary under Marmite is this show. One man in the front row had the best time of his life, falling to his knees in worship during the standing ovation (I do not jest). Other folk looked a bit … Read More

Auntie-Hero 3.5***

When Louise O’Toole gets into her stride, which she does about half way through the show, she’s an excellent performer with lots of funny and entertaining things to say. The crowd work at the start was somewhat strained, but that … Read More