Well, this is an absolute treat. We’re sat under the tarpaulin roof of The Unicorn Bar, drinks in hand, sunshine streaming through, and it’s the last day of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. But that lovely scene isn’t the treat I’m... Continue Reading →
It’s the final day of the Fringe and we’re sat in Assembly Gardens. I’ve just helped the bar “tidy up” the last of its Zubrowka, and we’ve bumped into a journo pal who – bafflingly – has picked today as... Continue Reading →
Full disclosure: we’d fallen asleep. In our defence, the day had started at the airport at 6am, with several drinks, an epic WiP from Huge Davies, and far too much sun. Thankfully, a cheery black cab saved the day, whisking... Continue Reading →
"This was the ugliest Fringe moment I've ever witnessed" - this was the headline of The Telegraph's review of Reginald D Hunter's latest show. Which begs the question - why would you send a writer without a sense of humour... Continue Reading →
Paul Byrne, a respected figure in the world of stand-up comedy, left an indelible mark on the stage before his untimely passing at the age of 44. In this show, his brother Ed pays tribute to Paul's legacy while grappling... Continue Reading →
When we first received this year’s Fringe program I started flicking through the pages and this show screamed out at me. Gail Porter was the Michaela Strachan or Lauren Layfield of my generation, a kid’s TV presenter that you always... Continue Reading →
As we left this show the only analogy that came to mind to describe Simon Evans, was that of a journeyman boxer. Not the guy that you throw in the ring as a sacrifice, but that guy that you know... Continue Reading →
30 years ago Jack Dee finished as the runner up in the Perrier Award (along with Eddie Izzard and Lily Savage) behind winner Frank Skinner. I looked that up because I had a hazy memory of watching the ceremony on... Continue Reading →
There was a real sense of anticipation as we approached the Assembly Rooms for this gig. Ed Byrne has long deserved clown legend status - if not quite clown royalty most certainly titled and definitely invited to all the weddings.... Continue Reading →
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