Silky – ‘ No, YOU’RE Poster Syndrome 4 ½ ****

Silky, birth name Paul White, was almost a fixture at the Fringe prior to the pandemic. I saw him for the first time in 2019 and wondered why I had waited so long. But after a 7 year wait he … Read More

Tom Stade – Rules – 5*****

In a packed Stand 1, with literally standing room only, Tom Stade delivers one hell of a show, in which he absolutely “Rules” the stage. From the very start this engaging Canadian kicks off with outstanding crowd work that he … Read More

Chris Rutter : Ignorance is Chris 3***

Newcomer to the Fringe, Chris Rutter has been making the right noises on the Scottish comedy scene and brings his first hour to the Fringe. The opening gambit set the mood, comparing himself to a radiator that may take time … Read More

Jack Brookmyre — Impressionable — 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jack Brookmyre brings his one man show ‘Impressionable’ to the Fringe and, I have to say, what a great first impression.

This young Glaswegian lad has the audience in the palm of his hand from the get-go.  It’s not just … Read More

Ifrah Qureshi — 48 Flaws of Power — 4 ****

Edinburgh born Ifrah Qureshi has questions, and tonight she’s looking for answers. As a Scottish Muslim, she is trying to make sense of the world and where she stands within it. Living with her mum, she has middle-child syndrome where … Read More

Amanda Dwyer — Better Than Revenge — 5*****

The Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award 2026 winner’s new show comes with a warning sign about the themes discussed. “So, you all read the sign before you came in?” she asks. No one in the audience has. “Well, that … Read More

Amanda Dwyer: I Did Something Bad 5*****

“Disclaimer. This is going to get dark. Real dark.” That’s Amanda Dwyer’s opening gambit. You might think you’ve come for some chat about ADHD or shopping in Lidl. She’s level-setting the room early, because this isn’t just a ride—it’s a … Read More

Robin Ince – Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth 3.5 ***

I didn’t truly know what to expect when attending this gig. Ince is a revered name in some comedy circles, but it was my first time seeing him live…

Robin is the presenter The Infinite Monkey Cage on Radio 4 … Read More

Kelly Rickard – Free As A Bird 4****

A triumph. You’ve got to get her into your life. Kelly Rickard isn’t just funny. This Newcastle/Welsh hybrid is a whirling dervish of talent. The tone is set early with an absolute banger: a sharply furious routine about Tory … Read More

Tom Stade: Naughty by Nature 4****

Tom Stade walks onstage like a man with nothing left to prove — and then goes ahead and proves it anyway. From the outset, his signature crowdwork is effortless, expertly gauging a room that spans generations — from twentysomethings to … Read More