Steak Out 4****

Steak Out is a dark comedy written by Ruaraidh Murray who also plays one of the three lead roles. Our three main characters are planning a robbery but this is no ordinary robbery. It is a family affair which involves … Read More

27 Club – Amplified House and Assembly Festival 5*****

A musical celebration of 5 musicians, cut short in their prime, that’s what the “27 Club” achieves in spectacular fashion. An incredibly cool 6-piece band take on the tracks of Curt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and Amy … Read More

The Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase 4****

Compilation shows are a bit hit-and-miss at the Fringe. More often, the sum of the parts makes an enjoyable evening; the premise doesn’t quite match the full entity. Not here.

The aim is to bring together Black comedians who may … Read More

Autistic Musical Comedian Paul Dennis -3.5***

Well the title of his show is rather self-explanatory, “Autistic Musical Comedian Paul Dennis”, part of the large Welsh contingent at this year’s Fringe, and it’s a lovely mix of jokes and silly songs. He’s a talented guitar player and … Read More

Irish Comedy Headliners – 4.5****

An array of Irish talent on display in the “Irish Comedy Headliners” show, skilfully introduced by Ian Coppinger MC. He does a cracking job of getting the crowd in the mood for some “craic”. His banter with the audience was … Read More

Mark Simmons – Jokes at Noon 5*****

Mark Simmons, “Jokes at Noon”, does exactly what it says on the posters and flyers, this comedy genius played to a full house and had us in absolute fits of laughter even before he said a word.

No doubt his … Read More

Big Naked Variety Show – 4****

“The Big Naked Variety Show” is quite literally a bit of an eye-opener. Paul Savage our host for the evening bounds onto stage without a stitch of clothing and sets the scene for the show. The finest naked variety to … Read More

Fabled: The Improvised Fantasy Adventure 4★★★★

Fabled is a completely improvised show. The audience suggests that the hero should be called “Josephine” and that her quest should be to find Pokémon cards. This is accepted completely, and we are off. Seconds later, the opening scene finds … Read More

0% Shame, 100% Irish- 3.5***

I discovered James Downey courtesy of a slot at The Comedy Cellar, Canons Gait, and it piqued my interest significantly to review him. In his show “0% Shame, 100% Irish”. This young Irish lad brings his very own perspective on … Read More

Book of Shadows – 4****

Shadow Puppetry has been an art form since you could throw shadow puppets on a cave wall, but it isn’t one that gets too much of a look in at the Edinburgh Fringe. Fortunately, a perennial exception to that … Read More