Struts and Frets

3 Stars ***

Struts and Frets is a humorous comedy written by nineteen year old Simon Barnes lampooning ‘serious’ theatre. Three actors, 2 female and 1 male, play around ten characters.

The linking character is Keith, a struggling and mediocre … Read More

Morgan & West: Time Travelling Magicians

4 Stars ****

The fast forwarding of 19th century style magicians into the present day gives Morgan & West’s show a pleasing theatricality. Part of their act is the comedy patter to build up the tension for the feat of … Read More

Wendy Wason in ‘Other People’ Secrets’

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3 Stars

Wendy Wason is somewhat unique in the fact that she is an Edinburgh native AND is performing at The Fringe this year.

Ms Wason, a comedian and actress, first crossed my radar a few years ago when … Read More

Craig Hill – Why Don’t You Come Down the Front

****

4 Star

We at one4review have been keen followers of Craig Hill for years now, but such is his popularity in our team this was the first time I had managed to see his Fringe show during the Fringe, … Read More

Busting Out!

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3 Stars

This show was a major smash hit at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the two performers Emma Powell and Bev Killick are having equaled success at Edinburgh Fringe 2010.

Boobs to the fore, these Aussie sheilas … Read More

Bridget Christie: A Ant

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3 Stars

There are not too many shows this Fringe that have a warm up act, but then there are not too many Ant comedians available on the Fringe this year.

A Ant is the warm up for Bridget … Read More

Andi Osho: Afroblighty

*****

5 Stars

I first became aware of Ms Osho having seen her a couple of time on the TV and that was enough to encourage me to check out her live show Afroblighty.

Of Nigerian stock Andi grew up … Read More

Geraldine Quinn: Shut Up and Sing

****

4 Stars

I have seen Geraldine Quinn a number of times over the last few years, usually enjoying this flame haired comedy rock chick’s set, but felt that last year’s show was not her best. I nearly passed up … Read More

Patrick Monahan : I Walked, I Danced, Iran

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4 Star

Patick Monahan has been a Fringe Institution for a number of years and has a reputation for not only being a very friendly comedian but one that never resorts to using strong language during his always funny … Read More

Addy Van der Borgh: Advanced Mumbo Jumbo

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3Stars

Other than a ten minute slot a few years ago on ‘a best of format gig this was the first time I had seen me Van Der Borgh perform.

Welcomed into the compact space by him playing a … Read More