Pleasance Courtyard’s Beneath has some, but not all, of the atmosphere of Alan Cumming’s club, where Catherine Cohen performs regularly. But with high octane energy and an equally flammable shimmer... more
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Davies plays a neat trick on his liberal arts festival audience.He is some kind of ethnic – but he won’t tell use what kind. So we know he’s Asian –but he variously claims to be Korean, Malaysian,... more
Janine Harouni comes from Staten Island, where everyone talks just like the Sopranos.At the heart of her autobiographical show is the relationship between Harouni and her Catholic, Trump supporting... more
Jonny Pelham was just eight years old when he was abused. He was raped, repeatedly, by a male babysitter who was a family friend.The comic has decided to make this the beginning of his show –... more
Swedish comedian Olaf Falafel has returned to the Fringe this year via outer space. At least I think that's why he emerges from a D-I-Y pod onstage to the theme from Kubrick's 2001. Or maybe he is... more
The dark heart of light entertainment is exposed in this hilarious hour packed with surprises.Chris Cantrill and Amy Gledhill introduce themselves as the resident artistes at a grim northern holiday... more
‘Hench’ for people who don’t know the word – is a body building term that means well built, muscular and strong.Jessica Fostekew has always been sturdily built – but now she’s started... more
Gig theatre is a big thing these days. Having a live band or a solo musician on stage to provide a soundscape is having a moment.Jack Rooke, storyteller and broadcaster, performs his show about... more
Ignore the picture on this page. After it was sent out to promote Jayde Adams' latest show the former Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee had her big hair hacked off. She currently sports an... more
Some comedians have a natural advantage over others because they simply have funny bones. Maisie Adam is one of those comedians. From the moment she walks onstage there is comedy in the air. It... more
