Phil Ellis : Come On and Take the Rest of Me 5*****

The Monkey Barrel 4 has never seen a more magnificent uproarious introduction and entrance to the stage than Phil Ellis this lunchtime. He has a side kick in Hype Man who lives up to his name and hypes the audience … Read More

Nathan Cassidy : International Man Of Mestory 4****

Nathan Cassidy is funny. Very funny. That is not in doubt. To call him a veteran of the comedy circuit would be doing him a massive disservice, primarily because longevity doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve been good all the time. Tonight, … Read More

Pierre Novelli – Must We 5*****

Pierre Novelli is an exceptional stand-up show that expertly blends humour with sharp social commentary. Dressed in a smart powder blue suit that complements his confident and refined stage presence, Novelli immediately commands the audience’s attention and holds it effortlessly … Read More

Captain Zak’s Space Pirate Problems – 5*****

Captain Zak: Space Pirate is a delightful romp through space, designed with young adventurers in mind. As soon as the show begins, Captain Zak, an endearing and slightly chaotic space pirate, pulls the audience into his world of intergalactic mishaps. … Read More

Pop Off, Michelangelo! – Blair Russell Productions 5*****

This hilariously camp musical comedy follows Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci as they navigate Renaissance Italy, determined to become the greatest religious artists of all time to earn God’s forgiveness for being gay. Dylan MarcAurele’s musical cleverly reimagines their relationship, … Read More

Children are stinky – 5****

Children are Stinky is one of the most fun and energetic shows we’ve experienced at a Fringe festival. From the moment it started, we were completely drawn in by the lively atmosphere and the infectious energy of the performers. The … Read More

Fringe! The Musical 3.5***

This show is a lovely complete piece that nevertheless feels like it would benefit from some more workshops and focus groups to fully realise its potential. That isn’t to say that what’s here isn’t good – it is – just … Read More

Pear 4****

Sketch comedy is a dying art. Good sketch comedy is even harder to find. Pear (identical twins Patrick and Hugo McPherson) are setting new lofty heights in the genre.

So what are we dealing with here? Imagine The Fast Show … Read More

Danny Bhoy – Dear World 4.5 ****

For more than 25 years now Danny Bhoy has been performing his brand of comedy to the world, although due to a relatively low-profile on ‘the box’ he is probably not as well-known a comic as many of his peers. … Read More

Ali Woods: At The Moment 4****

This is Ali Woods’ third year in a row with a stand up show at The Fringe having built quite a following on social media. This is a clever, funny, well written accomplished show.

Ali is very relatable and the … Read More