Rob Rouse: My Family…and The Dog That Scared Jesus

* * * 3 stars

Rob Rouse’s show is about the two recent additions to his family; his dog Ronnie and his son Lenny (although to be honest, it’s mostly about the dog). There are plenty of laughs to be … Read More

Rudi Lickwood – Food for Thought

* * * * * 5 stars

The first thing that struck me when Rudi Lickwood hit the stage, was his facial resemblance to Eddie Murphy. Like the American superstar Lickwood has a good sense of humour, only Lickwood is … Read More

Stephen K Amos – The Feelgood Factor

* * * * 4 stars

Stephen K Amos is as integral to Edinburgh Fringe as hangovers and poor weather, but for sure he is far more enjoyable.

Now playing in the biggest space on the Fringe and regularly … Read More

AAA Standup

* * * * 4 stars

As a comedy fan and also as a reviewer, I have been attending this show for years as it is a vehicle for up and coming new comedians to play in the Fringe and … Read More

The Abi Roberts Experience

* * * 3 stars

From the Fringe adverts and her flyer somehow I was expecting a little more from Ms Roberts. I love and admire those who can do vocal gymnastics and although there is no doubt Ms Roberts … Read More

Alistair Barrie – Happiness

* * * * 4 stars

I hadn’t seen Alistair Barrie until earlier this year when he played at the Stand Comedy Club and just blew me away, so I was delighted to see he was back at the Fringe … Read More

Andy and Mike’s … Big Box of Bananas

* * * * 4 stars

CBBC shows brought live to your local fringe venue courtesy of CBBC TV presenter Andy Day and his comedy partner Mike James.  Andy and Mike welcome us to their house where we help solve … Read More

Becoming Marilyn

* * * * * 5 stars

On stage we see the late grate phenomenon that is Marilyn Monroe. As we get to know this Icon we see more and more of Norma Jean. The question is could one ever … Read More

Faust In The Box

* * * * 4 stars

Looking like most peoples vision of a mime artiste, all in black with a white painted face, Bridge Markland, who is apparently a Berlin transformation artist, performs Goethe’s “Faust”.

We have a giant box … Read More

Flanders & Swann: A Brand Gnew Aftergnoon

* * * * 4 stars

Once again I allowed the genteel side of me to appear as I spent time in the company of Flanders and Swann with their new show ‘A Brand Gnew AfterGnoon’.  Tim FitzHigham as Flanders and … Read More