Neil Delamere – Ctrl Alt Delamere 5*****

It has been a couple of years since Neil Delamere has graced the Fringe, but hallelujah he has returned this year albeit for a shortish run. Neil hit the stage intending to tell us about what has happened in his … Read More

Cat Call – Catherine Bohart and Cally Beaton 4***

Catherine Bohart and Cally Beaton are two redheaded comics who have teamed up to deliver and hours stand-up in this early afternoon slot, roughly sharing the time between them. Catherine Bohart opens up and gives a more than competent display … Read More

Clare Plested – Flock-up 5*****

I have seen Clare Plested as a comedy actress, a stand –up and as a character comedian for probably more years than we would both care to remember and the consistent elements of every performance are her talent, enthusiasm and … Read More

Jacob Hatton: Dreams of FitzRoy and Londis 2**

In closing, Jacob recommended some other shows, in particular, one which was ‘even more of a car crash than this one has been’, commending it for being ‘hilarious’. Car crash comedy is a new genre to me.

I liked … Read More

Will Seaward: Magnificent Bastard 4****

I saw Mr Seaward last year, which is why I came this year. This show has exactly the same energy and expansiveness as last year’s show, but compressed into a room about an eighth of the size. That’s a lot … Read More

S&M Masterclass 4****

You need a ticket to get into this show. You don’t need to pay for it, but you do need to ask for it at the bar. There’s a small sign at the door informing you of this fact, but … Read More

The McLaureen’s Tale 3***

Brought to us by Christine Khandjian, this is a thoughtful tale telling the story of Sally McLaureen on her journey from the poverty and difficulties that had befallen Ireland to the hope of a better future in Boston. She and … Read More

Juliette Burton – Decision Time 4***

Decisions decisions. It’s always a problem for everyone I suppose to a lesser or greater extent. But we usually get there. Juliette can agonise over the smallest decision even driven to tears over it. Juliette has always had her issues … Read More

Torte e Mort: Songs of Cake and Death – Anya Anastasia 5*****

The atmosphere is set with Marie Antoinette in appropriate period costume and wig being led to the stage by her two compatriots to a slow drum beat. The audience is then transported back to pre revolutionary France where we are … Read More

Lynn Ruth Miller and Larah Bross: Gran Slam 3***

Written by award-winning Keir McAllister and directed by Shauna Macdonald, this show is about a performer, Larah, and her relationship with the woman she most admires, her, grandmother played by Lynn Ruth Miller.