Well, the title makes this pretty clear. This is a new show, created every day, with a fresh topic chosen the day before. In the womb-like interior of the Cinema Room at Banshee Labyrinth,... more
Reviews
I've always been a fan of awkward comedy. While it's nice to have humour that feels like a cosy warm blanket it's also good sometimes to have comedy with a jolt. That's what Huge Davies (Monkey... more
Comedians can't resist the lure of the Edinburgh Fringe. Just as they are out they get pulled back in. Whether it's for the money, the acclaim or just getting a warm hand on their entrance a number... more
Ania Magliano (Monkey Barrel, five stars) has the full set. She has been on Taskmaster, she is one of the breakout stars of SNL UK and now she has a superb stand-up show under her belt (although, I... more
This is one of those Russian doll sort of shows, that pretends to be one thing but is actually something else. Bella Hull starts with a very clever trick that’s such a good idea I’m amazed no... more
Edinburgh Fringe Review: Round-Up – Pierre Novellie, Indy!, Zara Gladman, Eric Rushton, Mario Adrion
A few months ago a friend wanted to take his brother for a night out and asked me to recommend a comedy show. I recommended Pierre Novellie. My friend didn't like it, although he acknowledged that... more
Phil Ellis's show Bath Mat (Monkey Barrel, four stars) must have the longest musical intro in the history of the Edinburgh Fringe. At one point I thought the theme from Titanic was going to be the... more
Abby Govindan (pictured with hands on her ears) is very much a rising star in America and you can see why from her striking debut at the Edinburgh Fringe (Pleasance Courtyard, four stars). In Pushing... more
Some people like to judge their comedy shows by how quickly the hour passes. If you want to look at your phone, watch or carriage clock too soon, the person on the stage may be in trouble.Ed... more
It says something about the truly dark state of the planet that even Paul Foot, not previously known for his forthright political pronouncements, has decided to do a show this year about world events... more
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