Igor Meerson: Hou I lernt inglish 3***

Igor Meerson is one of Russia’s few stand-ups (he really is Russian, the accent is real), since the country has only recently developed an interest. This show, a straight stand-up show, is a comparative reflection on British and … Read More

Laurence Owen: Lullabies of Pervland 3***

Mr Owen is a very good musician, as he demonstrated in this show, which comprises of songs and musical interludes (about Star Wars and Disney women). It’s definitely perveland Laurence sings about, though nothing too hardcore or explicit.

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Kingmaker 5*****

If this is how politicians truly are, then it’s a scary world we live in. Though the blurb might suggest an affinity between the current London mayor and one of the characters in this play, bumbling geniality is … Read More

Joke Thieves 4****

Will Mars is the guy behind the cult hit of Fringe 2013, a show that sold out night after night and became ‘the’ late night place to be… but somehow I missed out on the phenomenon. … Read More

Larry Dean: Scottish Comedian of the Year 2013 4****

Despite saying he’s uncomfortable with the show’s title, it’s easy to see why Larry Dean won Scottish Comedian of the year; he seems to have all the right credentials, the main one being he can make people laugh, a lot. … Read More

Al Lubel: I’m still Al Lubel 5*****

Following on from his 2013 award winning Fringe debut Al Lubel is mentally Al, Al Lubel is back to tell us he’s still Al Lubel and if you’ve been to his show you certainly won’t forget that he is in … Read More

Anna Morris: Would Like to Thank 4****

Anna Morris is superb in this one woman character comedy, playing all five parts brilliantly. The show which takes place at the women of the year awards, starts with upper class Georgina, the winner of last years award and founder … Read More

David Trent – Live at the Pleasance Courtyard 4****

As in previous offerings over the last two years David Trent relies heavily on two main things, his obvious comedy talent and an ability to make his technology a major part of his act.

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Mick Ferry – What’s Going On? 4****

Sorry Mick. You say reviewers always describe you as a Northern comedy circuit comic and that it is lazy. Well maybe. But I think that it is more an attribute that you are a comic who is not flouncy, and … Read More

Croft & Pearce: Give and Take 5*****

There is sketch comedy of various quality throughout the Fringe, some good, some less so and then there is Croft and Pearce. Both Hannah Croft and Fiona Pearce are fine comedy actresses and are able to produce a whole host … Read More