Kate Hammer: Government Approved Comedian 3.5☆☆☆

Kate Hammer was infected by the Fringe during her first visit, so much so that she wanted to make sure she could stay in the UK and make it part of her life. Being Canadian, this means she’s had to … Read More

Krystal Evans – A Star is Burnt 4****

American born Krystal Evans has been on the Scottish comedy scene for quite a while, and following on from last years critically acclaimed show, The Hottest Girl in Burn Camp, those of us who hadn’t seen it were given a … Read More

Jamie D’Sousa – Brownie 4 ****

I saw Jamie D’Sousa during his first Edinburgh run in 2022 and thought that he had a lot of potential so was keen to see how he had progressed.

D’Sousa is from Staines, of Swiss and Indian heritage, a topic … Read More

Carl Donnelly – Another Round 4 ½ ****

Carl Donnelly certainly knows how to entertain an audience. He has a vast array of experiences in doing so and boy is that evident.

He has everyone at ease from the get-go, he is achingly funny, full of jokes and … Read More

Laura Lexx – Slinky 4****

Checking my records it is hard to believe that the last time I saw Laura Lexx was back in 2019 and a lot has happened in the interim.

Since then, she and her husband Tom have  bought a house just … Read More

Jessica Fostekew – Iconic Breath  4 ½ ****

Jessica Fostekew first came to my attention waaay back in 2011 when I took a chance on her show. Since then I have seen most if not all and each one has always delivered.

The 2025 offering, is on a … Read More

Liam Withnail – Big Strong Boy 5*****

With every show being packed out, the numbers tell their own story. But then Liam is telling an even better one. His. And it is resonating with the audiences too.

It was ten years ago I saw him deliver … Read More

Stuart Laws is Stuck 4****

Stuart Laws goes through a difficult breakup and decides to become the caretaker of an island solely populated by puffins; he is then embroiled in a whodunnit as he has to solve a mysterious disappearance on this island. It’s an … Read More

Sikisa – Serving Justice 4 ½ ****

The first things that strikes home when Sikisa hits her stage are her larger-than-life presence and charisma she exudes. She has captured the room really before she has opened her mouth.  And she never looses them throughout the hour.

She … Read More

Stuart McPherson – Crisps and a Lie Down 4****

Stuart McPherson is a well-established name on the comedy scene and a successful one too. He opens with that he is early 30, a wife and a child. Well, sorta, he has a partner, like him, she is a stand-up, … Read More