Kurt Sterling – Corporate Chronicles 4****

This is Kurt Sterling’s first time at The Fringe and he means business. Corporate business!

Following a successful run at both the Adelaide and Sydney Fringe, he’s bringing his “Corporate Chronicles “ halfway across the world to entertain us here … Read More

Matt Castellvi: Dirtbag 3.5***

Matt Castellvi’s solo show Dirtbag! at the Fringe is an electrifying ride that leaves you breathless and in stitches. If you’re a fan of brash in your face rude and loud comedy, then this is the show for you. Castellvi, … Read More

Man Up: A Show for Women 5*****

Drag King Chip Johnson, portrayed by the fantastic Maggie Metnick (she, her, they them), is a product of the American education school system and attaining valedictorian malakey. Chip is a far-right-feminist-ally who is pumped up to the eyeballs with white … Read More

Camille O’Sullivan – Love letter 4****

For those Camille fans, who attend every year she graces the Fringe, the 2024 version will be slightly different than the usual fare. This is not ‘another’ show. This is her homage to two friends who are no longer with … Read More

Letters From My Dad (Who is Dead) 5*****

The title would suggest this play could be a bit dry and morbid but it’s not, it is an outstanding piece of work performed by four actors. When a dying father decides to write letters to his son Charlie, to … Read More

Eleanor Morton – Haunted House 4.5****

In a dark basement, part of the Monkey Barrel group, the stage is set with an impressive old dolls house, spookily lit with lights, and then Eleanor Morton appears, dressed in a white Victorian style dress and questions the audience … Read More

Patrick Monahan – The Talkinator 4.5****

In the depths of the Edinburgh’s Cowgate there lurks The Talkinator, AKA genial Teesider Patrick Monahan. He lurks in the upper level of Legends, which is appropriate as Monahan is somewhat of a legend in Fringe terms. Patrick is a … Read More

Gareth Waugh – This Guy 4.5 ****

For more than a decade local lad Gareth Waugh has been a major player on the Scottish comedy scene, and elsewhere, often opening for TV comics on their tours. It is not hard to see why; he is definitely a … Read More

Flo and Joan- The Joan and Flo Show 4.5****

Real life sisters Rosie and Nicola Dempsey perform as Flo and Joan, borrowing the names from elderly relatives and they have been an undoubted success for nearly a decade. Sell-out Fringe shows, TV appearances, bank adverts and an Amazon Prime … Read More

Bella Hull: Piggie 4.5****

Bella Hull elicits more involuntary noises and facial expressions from an audience than I have experienced in a long time; not all laughter (though plenty of that), and pretty much continuous through the show. Her own facial expressions and body … Read More