Karl Spain A Time for Jokes 5 *****

Karl Spain has been missing from The Fringe for a couple of years, far too long in my opinion. 2015 sees him return to play a season in the sauna which is The Wee Room at the Gilded Balloon.

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The Noise Next Door – The Really, Really Good Afternoon Show 4 ****

The Noise Next Door are a five man improve sketch comedy group who have been delivering quality performance for a number of years now and a ticket for their shows, they … Read More

Adrienne Truscott – Not A One Trick Pony 2**

Oh dear. What a shame. Adrienne Truscott is well known from her being half of the Wau Wau Sisters and her previous Edinburgh Show ‘Adrienne Truscott’s Asking for It: A One-Lady Rape About Comedy Starring Her Pussy and Little … Read More

Patrick Monahan – Adventures in Monahan Land 4****

Monahan Land must be a wonderful place to live. Patrick has been a top draw comedian over many a year and the family friendly Teesider is always value for his ticket price.

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Titty Bar Ha Ha – Hard Time 3***

After fleeing Club Titty Bar Ha Ha, following the body of husband / lover of Hope and Gloria has been dug up, the girls have been locked down in Wigan Prison. The murderous hostesses are … Read More

Mark Dolan Changes the World 4****

Mark Dolan is certainly a feel good comedian and he always seems positive in every show I have seen him perform and always comes across as a nice amiable bloke, one who it is a pleasure … Read More

Rob Deering’s Beat This 4****

The delightful comedian and mean guitar player Rob Deering has been staging this late night comedy music quiz for a number of years now and it is always a great draw and this was very much … Read More

Croft & Pearce: Give and Take 5*****

There is sketch comedy of various quality throughout the Fringe, some good, some less so and then there is Croft and Pearce. Both Hannah Croft and Fiona Pearce are fine comedy actresses and are able to produce a whole host … Read More

Bec Hill in… Ellipsis 5*****

There are numerous way for an artiste to greet their audience but this was a different one. The ultra-energetic Aussie comic is literally dancing on the rows of seats gradually moving back as the room fills. I was a little … Read More

Gordon Southern – Your New Favourite Comedian 4****

Gordon Southern first graced the Fringe in 2001 the same year as one of his favourite bands The Hives released their album Your New Favourite Band so the homage to them is the basis of his … Read More