Tom Deacon – Indecisive

The first impression of Fringe newcomer Tom Deacon is his appearance. He looks younger than 23, wearing jeans, baseball cap and cardigan which he explains is arranged in just the right trendy way. He opens with a few short … Read More

Tom Craine –  Comfort Blanket

Tom Craine was not a name I was aware of before Fringe 2009 programme appeared, but always keen to hear new talent I gave this early evening show a try. It appeared that this was Craine’s first Edinburgh and … Read More

Tom Basden:  Now That’s What I Call Music – Based Comedy

Now That’s What I Call Music-Based Comedy

Tom Basden’s show really does do exactly what it says on the tin. A random collection of songs, pictures, lists, invented musical instruments and Basden’s own brand of quirky comedy. … Read More

Tim : Against All Odds

The Roaring Boys, Jonny Donahoe and Danny Benoliel, have a fast and often frenzied brand of humour which is funny throughout with peaks of hilarity. As expected, they begin with some good natured banter with the sprinkling of Tims … Read More

Tiffany Stevenson: Along Came a Spider

It was back in March that I first saw Tiffany when she was performing at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh and I was really impressed with her as a performer and with her material. I was pleased to … Read More

Tiernan Douieb: 28 Years Later

At the height of the average British woman, Tiernan Douieb has never grown up physically and his show deals with how his behaviour hasn’t matured much either. Well, that and zombies of course. I would challenge anyone not to … Read More

Susan Calman  –  The Last Woman On Earth

Susan Calman – The Last Woman on Earth  Comedy Here we go again another "Female Comedian" and yet another truly hilarious night, not only that but Scottish as well. Susan Calman is well known to both Geoff and me … Read More

The Sunday Defensive: Friend and Foe

There is never a dull moment with The Sunday Defensive brand of comedy. The bespectacled duo are Jacob Edwards, the smart gags man, and Phil Gilbert, the straight man. There is a loose construct to their flow of sketches. … Read More

The Summer I did the Leaving

A long haired, bra wearing, fiddle playing Irish stand up comedian using an inflatable tent as a prop has to be definitely unique. Aindrias de Staic’s story is one of journeys, geographically and musically as a young lad of … Read More

Stewart Lee: If You Prefer A Milder Comedian, Please Ask For One

If You Prefer A Milder Comedian, Please Ask For One Stewart Lee is a comedy genius. I don’t know of any other comedian who could fill an hour long show but only talk about four things. Of course, Lee’s … Read More