Abigoliah Schamaun: Post-Coital Confessions 4***

The first time I saw Abigoliah Schamaun a year or two ago she was interspersing her comedy with some of her ‘previous life’ as a side-show performer.

There is no need for such gimmick now this ballsy New Yorker, … Read More

George Egg: Anarchist Cook 3***

George Egg is a stand-up he informs us, and as such spends a lot of time in hotel rooms and has obviously a lot of time on his hands. And thought things through and has discovered … Read More

Mark Nelson: Older than Jesus 4****

It says something about Mark Nelson that he won The Scottish Comedian of the Year a year after his first open spot gig, was it really 8 years ago?

Since then he … Read More

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre – Minging Detectives 4****

Along with poor diet, bad weather, no sleep and too much drinking, the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre have become one of the staples of the Edinburgh Fringe. The main difference is that while the other … Read More

Lifeshambles 3***

Liz Fraser is a bit of an all rounder and has already made a name for herself as a presenter, author and columnist whilst also bringing up 3 children. She makes regular appearances on day time … Read More

Funmbi Omotayo: Legal Immigrant 4****

Fresh from a slot on The John Bishop Show Funmbi Omatayo is enhancing his burgeoning reputation with a solid show in the Gilded Balloon Study.

Funmbi is a calm, relaxed and funny … Read More

Natasha Noman: Noman’s Land 3***

Noman’s Land is an autobiographical one-woman comedy about her experiences as a gay, female journalist in Pakistan. This is really a play, although it is listed as comedy, centres around a lesbian Tinder date in Karachi. … Read More

Diane Spencer Power Tool 4****

A lot can happen in a year and in Diane Spencer’s case it sure did. She fell in love, bought a house and was involved in writing a comedy play for a diva and former ‘Strictly’ … Read More

Lucie Pohl: Cry me a Liver 4****

Lucie Pohl uses this hour at the Fringe to showcase her very talented acting ability. With the use of minimal props she changes between characters seamlessly and is able to contort her face so skilfully, from the attractive woman … Read More

Bec Hill Caught on Tape 4 ****

One of the hardest working comics at the fringe must be Bec Hill. She has her own show, a kid’s show and also working a late night cabaret show as well. It is a wonder she survives each Edinburgh.

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