Where has Lou Wall been hiding? Well, they’re here now, with a show that’s hilarious from start to finish. Kicking off with some adorable childhood nostalgia Lou comes up with a conundrum... more
Reviews
There’s a lot of comics on the Fringe talking about not having any money. And it’s true, the cost of living is affecting all of us. Tamsyn Kelly, who first came to the Fringe as part of... more
My last reviews round-up closed with a review of Hannah Byczkowski. You could say that Hannah is Stoke-on-Trent's answer to Lindsey Santoro. Or Lindsey Santoro is Birmingham's answer to Hannah... more
Edinburgh Fringe Review: Round-Up – Alfie Brown, Will Adamsdale, Tom Neenan, Conk, Hannah Byczkowski
Alfie Brown is smart enough to know what the inherent problem is with his latest show. In 2024 he delivered a groundbreaking tour de force, Open Hearted Human Enquiry, which tackled family... more
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
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
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