Chortle Student Comedy Awards final 2025 4.5****

After a nationwide university tour, seven comedically talented students won through to earn a place in the final of Britain’s funniest student competition: Sofia Lambis, Rob Mac an Tuile, Anoushay Omaha, Anna George, Kwesi Sekyi, Fred Carver and Kathy Rivett, … Read More

Scott Kyle – It’s Not Where You Start…. 4****

From the very first animated montage, it’s clear this won’t be your standard-issue actor’s reminiscence, stitched together with tired anecdotes and predictable “and then I got the call” beats. Instead, Scott Kyle — best known to millions as Ross the … Read More

Ray O’Leary – Laughter I hardly know Her 4****

Those who have seen Ray O’Leary before will be familiar with his signature grey suit and deadpan, drawling delivery of surprising punchlines. His 2025 show Laughter? I Hardly Know Her proves this as a winning formula.

There’s no particular theme … Read More

Rory Marshall – Pathetic Little Characters 5*****

Sketch comedy is in peril. Once a staple of the comedy landscape, it has been eroded by panel shows, streaming-friendly stand-up, and the endless churn of short-form internet clips. Good sketch comedy — the kind that builds worlds in seconds, … Read More

Elouise Eftos- Australia’s First Attractive Comedian 5*****

Elouise Eftos is based in Perth, Australia and in this show she claims to be Australia’s First Attractive Comedian. The sassy self-claimed high in demand famous actor has confidence like no other because she knows she’s good! But don’t be … Read More

toooB – 5*****

toooB at The Green, Pleasance Courtyard, is a tender, wordless encounter for the very youngest theatre-goers and the adults who shepherd them. Performed by co-director Tamsin Fessey, the piece follows a friendly, transformable being who arrives, looks around, and learns by … Read More

Sharon Wanjohi: In the House 3.5***

Sharon Wanjohi has written a self-help book – in her debut Fringe show, she shares some pearls of wisdom from it. An hour of delightfully entertaining chaos and complete silliness ensues.

While the show is arranged around this … Read More

Down to Chance   4****

Down to Chance is a taut, engaging two-hander set against the backdrop of the 1964 Alaskan earthquake, playing out beautifully in a compact, intimate venue that was packed to capacity for this performance.

At its heart … Read More

Fuselage -Lareau Creative / Suzanna Rosenthal Productions 5*****

 Fuselage is a deeply moving piece of theatre by actor and playwright Annie Lareau, telling her own very personal story of Pan Am Flight 103 and the lives it touched, rather than the statistics of its tragedy. Set both before … Read More

Luke McQueen: Comedian’s Comedian 4****

There have been over 500 episodes of Stuart Goldsmith’s The Comedian’s Comedian podcast. Luke McQueen has yet to be invited on as a guest. In his 2025 Fringe show, he takes matters into his own hands. Through the use … Read More