As someone who reads every press release and plans their Fringe time with military precision I'm probably not a typical Edinburgh visitor. I went to see Emmy winner Brendan Scannell (Gilded Balloon,... more
Reviews
As the Edinburgh Fringe reaches its final few days the 39th So You Think You’re Funny? final was a fitting way of spotting potential stars of the future. The likes of Aisling Bea, Maisie Adam, Peter... more
Dust off those earplugs, Dan Tiernan (Monkey Barrel, four stars) is back in town. The comedian with the most ear-piercing scream in the business returns with his latest life update. He thinks he may... more
Scottish scalliwag Larry Dean is one of a number of performers at the Edinburgh Fringe involved in the success of SNL UK. As his TV appearances have underlined, Dean is an all-round talent but this... more
I love Ele McKenzie’s poster for her show. Based on the 1965 Bob Dylan album cover for Bringing It All Back Home, it features Ele, lounging in bohemian splendour, in the place previously occupied by... more
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
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
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