Jason Byrne – You Name the Show 5*****

Jason Byrne is always a must see act of the Edinburgh Fringe as far as I’m concerned. His mischievous personality just makes the whole show a joy to be part of.

He’s not a man who just casually walks on … Read More

Craig Hill – Give Him and Inch 4****

Every year Craig has a new risque title for his show which gives an impression of what to expect from this flamboyant, camp, kilted comedian. To start the show, as always, Craig likes to get to know his audience, where … Read More

Angry Young Women in Low Rise Jeans with High Class Issues 3***

This cult sketch show makes its Edinburgh debut having been a huge hit in the US and Australia. Each sketch takes a satirical look at many issues affecting the modern women,men, sexuality and relationships.

Some sketches were excellent, particularly the … Read More

Alan Davies – Little Victories 5*****

Having seen last years work in progress show I was looking forward to seeing the polished version and Little Victories certainly didn’t disappoint. It uses the best bits of the trial material from last year plus some new added gems.

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Mark Nelson – Please Think Responsibly 4****

Mark Nelson is a name on the Scottish Comedy scene, and has been for quite a while and it is good to see him playing in the prime slots at a … Read More

Jason Cook – Broken 5*****

Jason Cook may be best known to a lot of people as the creator and writer of, and as Ramsey in, the BBC2 series Hebburn but for many, many years Jason has been a top class … Read More

The Reluctant Dragon 3***

This show is being performed in The Spaces @ Surgeons Hall, a lovely venue, along with a lovely cast who are approachable and engaging. It features a tremendously well made Dragon (who was available for photo calls afterwards)

It covers … Read More

Brave Macbeth 5*****

Wow! This is a delightful, amusing and somewhat brilliant version of the Macbeth story made accesible to children in the audience without it feeling ‘dumbed down’.

The music and songs are catchy and fun, the cast are equally so. It … Read More

Carey Marx – Abominable 5*****

Carey Marx is one of many comics who have decided to move from the paid, or should that be paying Fringe and is performing his 2014 show as part of the PBH Free Fringe. Free it may be to get … Read More

Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe 4****

It may have been going for twenty three years now but this show fronted by the man in the pink suit is still rightly revered as the must do show of this type by legions, myself included.

It is a … Read More