Andy Barr – The Hotly Anticipated 4th Debut Hour from Rising Star Andy Barr 3***

Andy Barr returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with his new show, “The Hotly-Anticipated Fourth Debut Hour of Rising Star, Andy Barr” and it’s a full on hour of absurdity and silliness.

His musings are at times rather random but there’s … Read More

Tape Face: 20 – 5*****

What’s more to say about Tape Face? The comedy alter ego of New Zealander Sam Willis, the enigmatic Boy With Tape of His Face is an international sensation – multi award winning, America’s Got Talent Finalist and Las Vegas staple.

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Alasdair Beckett-King: King of Crumbs 5*****

A welcome return to the Fringe from the self-proclaimed “Travelling Whimsy Merchant”, the new show from Alasdair Beckett-King (or ABK, for short) is a delightful assortment of oddments of jokes, asides and flights of fancy. Pitched as, at least … Read More

Rohan Sharma – Mad Dog 3***

Mad Dog is a pocket rocket of a show, fuelled by madcap comedy and a look into this young British Hindu’s life and early childhood.  Rohan Sharma shares his memories on what it’s like for an Indian boy growing up … Read More

Body Count 4****

Pollie, played by Issy Knowles is an attractive female determined to put herself at the top of the public tree, but what extremes will she go to and at what cost? As the audience enter you are given an item … Read More

Zainab Johnson : Toxically Optimistic 4****

Zainab Johnson is an American stand-up comedian, actress and podcaster, making her Fringe debut and judging by the near capacity venue tonight, there is an air of anticipation. Zainab is a confident performer and talented story teller. She has a … Read More

Do You Accept These Charges? – 4.5****

It might look like Christmas on stage—tinsel, Christmas trees , and festive knitwear—but don’t be fooled. We’re not in a cosy front room; we’re in the Creston Detention Facility Visiting Centre. Merry Christmas 2014, and Laurie is here to visit … Read More

Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes 4.5****

Cat Cohen’s 2024 Fringe show Come For Me saw the comedian perform what was actually her cancelled 2023 show. This year, Broad Strokes is her explanation for her 2023 absence: a mini stroke and the subsequent procedure to fix … Read More

Kate Ireland: Golden Time (and Other Behavioural Management Strategies) 5*****

On a Monday afternoon with an Amber weather warning alert meaning a lot of Fringe shows were cancelled, there was still a strong audience in attendance for Kate Ireland’s solo theatre debut. In ‘Golden Time (and Other Behavioural Management … Read More

Rhys Darby – The Legend Returns 5*****

The Legend Returns’ seems an appropriate title for Rhys Darby’s first stand up show in 13 years, especially given the huge turnout at the Pleasance Grand on Sunday night and raucous applause as he appeared on stage. His new show … Read More