Tom Houghton :- Honourable 5****

Tom Houghton, or should I say the Honourable Tom Houghton tackles the sometimes difficult ‘second’ show with rich aplomb following on from his much acclaimed solo debut last year. Houghton’s father has recently been made a Lord, hence Tom’s title, … Read More

Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe 4****

It may have been going for twenty seven years now but this show fronted by the man in the pink suit, Mervyn Stutter, some things don’t change, but the suit has. This year there is a brand new 3 piece … Read More

Catherine Bohart :- Immaculate 3***

I first saw this comedian two years ago on a shared bill show and thought she had more in her locker than the time allowed. Now she has her debut hour I was keen to see if I was right … Read More

Lucy Porter: – Pass it On 4****

Lucy Porter has become a Fringe institution over the years that she has been gracing Edinburgh in August. Why? It’s not a difficult question to answer. Ms Porter is a nice comedian, yet there is enough devil about her to … Read More

Lauren Pattison :- Peachy 4****

It is fair to say that Fringe 2017 was when Lauren Pattison burst to prominence to a good section of the comedy viewing public, sell-out shows, award nominations helped of course but were richly deserved. And she is back this … Read More

Kika’s Birthday – 4****

Kika’s Birthday is an enchanting, magical production that was an absolute joy to behold.  Danyah Miller’s performance is faultless in this captivating show that entertained the children in the audience, who were aged up to approximately eight years old.

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Daniel Cook : Carpet 5*****

This is what I love about the Fringe. You never quite know what you’re gonna get. Early evening stand up. What can possibly go wrong? Turns out, Daniel Cook, is a complete lunatic! No clue in the name; Daniel Cook, … Read More

Micky Overman :- Role Model 3***

Micky Overman is a Dutch comedian, albeit one that has spent a lot of time in Canada and has a bit of Irish in her. She’ll explain, and is doing her Edinburgh debut hour within the bowel of The … Read More

Alex Edelman :- Just for Us 5*****

It’s been a couple of years since Alex Edelman graced the Fringe but he is back, Just for Us, in 2018 playing in the prestigious Pleasance Cabaret bar and packing it out nightly. And it is so easy to … Read More

The Half 5*****

The Half centres around the reunion of a comedy double act who haven’t seen each other in the best part of a decade. Inhabiting a dressing room together for the first time in years, we are given a glimpse into … Read More