Tatterdemalion 5*****

The only criticism I have of the show I saw is that the audience were a little confused and slow to understand what was expected of them. Everything else was brilliant.

The show, as the programme … Read More

Simon Munnery: And Nothing But 4****

Mr Munnery is entirely at home on stage, even the one in the Stand where the audience are almost sitting on it. The show started with several openings, almost any one of which could have served well on … Read More

Ray Bradshaw: I Dare Ray to… 4****

Ray Bradshaw is a young comic from Glasgow, bases the concept of his show on a series of dares he received and a few of those he accepted and accomplished during 2013.

Bradshaw is an amiable comic who knows how … Read More

Aisling Bea: Plan Bea 4***

In 2013 Aisling Bea was nominated as Best Newcomer for her debut Edinburgh hour and although was missing last year, other stuff got in the way, the lady herself is back with a show packed with laughs and entertainment.

Her … Read More

Tommy Tiernan: Alive in Edinburgh 3***

Tommy Tiernan has been a great comedian for years winning the Perrier Award back in 1998 and has sell-out shows wherever he plays. I have seen him myself a number of times and always enjoyed the experience.

Returning to the … Read More

Patrick Monahan – The Disco Years 5*****

Patrick Monahan starts off stage checking, by way of cheering ,the decades his audience were born in. We’re a mixed crowd. He explains he was born in the 70s, decade of D.I.S.C.O-oh-oh! But first he’s got us up on our … Read More

The Periodic Fable 4****

This is a story of two Scientists and their evil Supervisor, who wants to steal their cool experiments. Our equivalent of “behind you” was “no peeking” and the children shouted it with gusto, sometimes joining in with a little more … Read More

Comedy Manifesto 3***

Our host is Kate Smurfwaite, whose credentials to run a topical show include numerous appearances as a TV and radio “talking head”. She chatted about George Osbourne’s chandeliers, Berlesconi, and inevitably, UKIP.

She then brings on the panel to introduce … Read More

Joke Thieves 2**

The idea behind Joke Thieves has so much potential. Comics, who normally hate their material being used by someone else – perform a small part of their routine, which their partner then does in their own way, keeping in mind … Read More

Kevin J: Council Estate of Mind 3***

Kevin J has a slightly vague start to his show, possibly because he had to cover the issue of the hard-to-find room, but it slows him from getting into his stride.

Soon, however, his comments about a reviewer questioning his … Read More