Laurence Clark – Moments of Instant Regret 4****

At the start of the show Laurence introduced us to his friend in the audience, Jess Thom, explaining she is also doing a show at the fringe and has tourettes so is prone to involuntarily shouting things out, his greatest … Read More

Gordon Southern – Your New Favourite Comedian 4****

Gordon Southern first graced the Fringe in 2001 the same year as one of his favourite bands The Hives released their album Your New Favourite Band so the homage to them is the basis of his … Read More

Owen O’Neill – Red Noise 3***

I have known Owen O’Neill as a really funny stand-up, I have seen Owen O’Neill as a very good actor but until recently didn’t know of Owen O’Neill the poet and author. It seems almost unfair that this likeable guy … Read More

Barbara Nice – Squirrel Proof 4****

Mrs Barbara Nice is the comedy alter-ego of Janice Connolly an accomplished actress and everybody’s favourite gran is back strutting her stuff once more at The Assembly Rooms.

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The Wau Wau Sisters’ Death Threats (and Other Forms of Flattery!) 3***

The Wau Wau Sisters, Tanya Gagne and Adrienne Truscott have always pushed the boundaries of taste throughout their career and nothing is taboo to these ballsy New York women.

In 2012, they … Read More

Sarah Kendall – Touchdown 5*****

Whenever Sarah Kendall is performing at the Fringe I always make certain that it is a show I catch, because one can always be certain that this Australian comic will always deliver the goods.

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Derek Johnston’s A Day Oot! 4****

Derek Johnston is a local comic so I have seen him numerous times in the past but never in an hours show. So having been to the toilet made sure I … Read More

David Mulholland’s Conspiracy 4****

Mr Mulholland, former investigative reporter, knows lots of things about conspiracies: what the real ones are, and why the unreal ones aren’t and can’t be true. Given his evident and wide knowledge, he invited the audience to choose the topic … Read More

The Barry Experience 4 ****

Good, funny comedy doesn’t always mean the audience laughs constantly for an hour. Confident comedians with good material can take the time to tell a story or anecdote and make the audience wait for it. Mr Ferns (the eponymous Barry) … Read More

Matt Price: The Maryhill Dinosaur 5*****

Apparently, for free shows, audiences don’t tend to be particularly prompt (the location of this particular room – right at the top – might have contributed), so Mr Price had some time to suss out the audience, make us feel … Read More