Nathan Cassidy – It’s Not the End of the World 4 ½ ****

I joined a packed-out show at the Counting House on a Sunday evening, thinking wow, this should be a cracker, already knowing that Nathan Cassidy was a well-respected, award-winning comedian. Strap yourself in.

Cassidy, a very personable comic took to … Read More

Luke Connell: Bloody Marvellous 3***

The word for this show is ‘gentle’. Mr Connell is a tall gentleman with a genial manner presenting a lovely wander through various elements of medievality. Mr Connell is a professor of medieval studies, and as a result of one … Read More

The Asian Comedy Showcase 4****

The Asian Showcase is quietly becoming one of the standing institutions of the Fringe — a fast-paced, unpredictable comedy cocktail where Asian talent from around the world shares the stage with rising stars, seasoned pros, and the occasional “token straight … Read More

Daphna Baram: Unmuted 3***

Ms Baram doesn’t apologise for her Israeli accent anymore (why should she ever have?), and there’s little else to be apologetic about in this show either. Ms Baram is a story teller, and this year – and the rest of … Read More

Ashley Haden: F*ck You, and F*ck Your Beliefs 2**

Mr Haden’s show is that of an angry young man who’s lost his hope that things could change or be better. His observations – on climate change, politics (left and right), the current cabinet, and a whole range of other … Read More

Amy Howerska: Serious Face 4****

The show opened with a gentle stroke on the head for those of us nearest the aisle, and a reference to a mid-nineties pop song, a niche and risky opener that Ms Howerska named and claimed with confidence. Ms Howerska … Read More

Eleanor Conway: You May Recognise Me From Tinder 3.5***

Eleanor Conway is utterly unashamed to talk about sex in the most frank and honest way, and the women especially in the audience were absolutely with her. She’s vibrant and energetic on stage, and her chat about sex and sexual … Read More

Sarah Lee: Half a Man 3.5***

Sarah Lee is all smiles for this short but well formed show, which is built on autobiographical anecdotes and complimentary observational material. Not all of the audience seemed particularly engaged but a good number were giggling away. A small number … Read More

Leslie Ewing-Burgesse Exists! 2**

Ms Ewing-Burgess is a tall, statuesque figure, and her head nearly brushes the ceiling above the stage with the addition of fabulous spangly platform boots. The stage is quite small and full of paraphernalia; alongside the boots it doesn’t aid … Read More

Caroline Mabey: Hair of the Dog 3***

Caroline Mabey is a strong performer in want of much stronger material. Her performance is polished (more impressive given her assertion that she’s on the point of a mid-Fringe breakdown) and she demonstrates both the audacity and empathy that would … Read More