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Born to be Mild
22 Aug 2012
Likeable cynic's references fall flat
Lawyer turned comedian and general Mr nice guy Andrew Watts accepts that much of the material in his past shows has surrounded himself and his life as a single man. Recently though, Watts has managed to become romantically involved and despite a deep…
Iain Stirling
21 Aug 2012
Fresh-faced honesty and natural charisma
Relying primarily on his deep charm, wicked sense of humour and red-hot wit, Iain Stirling possesses all of the born-with-it-or-you’re-not qualities associated with the world’s leading comics. Material in Happy to be the Clown? moves from discussing his…
Barry Castagnola - Where's Barry?
21 Aug 2012
Unique and fresh show with precision timing
Looking at character comedy from an entirely different perspective is 'Where's Barry?' The premise for the storyline is that star of the show Barry Castagnola, having found himself in a tricky situation must rely on a host of acquaintances to take to…
David O'Doherty
21 Aug 2012
Well-executed show on dark times wears thin
Fringe favourite David O'Doherty returns to Edinburgh with his new show show 'Seize the David O'Doherty'. The Irishman, whose appearances on Never Mind The Buzzcocks catapulted him in to the public eye, fuses a dry and subtle wit, self-depreciating…
Four Screws Loose
21 Aug 2012
Intelligently conceived highlights rare in show that is largely filler
Sketch show foursome Four Screws Loose set out to find a comedic juxtapose of pantomime-style tomfoolery and the bizarre. The show opens with a music led and flamboyant introduction that, whilst prompting the obligatory audience clap-along, is old…
Silky
21 Aug 2012
Liverpudlian comic is keen to please but able to disturb
Unlike other performers that have descended on Edinburgh throughout the festival, Silky has opted not to plaster his posters around town. Going against the publicity grain, the comedian has instead placed his PR material on the underside of buses; and…
Ford & Akram
14 Aug 2012
Warm, charismatic show from the bumbling comedy duo
Female duo Yasmine Akram and Louise Ford sit side by side in silence. As the former beams a radiant smile, the latter glares glumly in to the front row. Embarking on a voyage to fulfill an elderly relatives last request the show consists of a…
Discover Ben Target
14 Aug 2012
Prop-heavy, unpredictable riot is a triumph of chaos-masked complexity
Throughout Discover Ben Target the gathered punters are taken on numerous bizarre and wonderful journeys. The first, a figurative express trip from “This is unusual” to “Why-in-shitting-hell-are-we-not-sitting-at-the-back?” to the last; a casual stroll…
Alan Francis
13 Aug 2012
Intelligent discourse on religion, politics and economics from Edinburgher
Alan Francis is a traditional comedian whose intelligent discourse is delivered through a thick Edinburgh accent, despite him now holding residence in London. The routine opens with a light-hearted look back at recent times as Francis bemoans his…
The Pin
11 Aug 2012
Layered sketch comedy from ex-Footlighters Ben Ashenden, Mark Fiddaman and Alex Owen
The beauty of sketch comedy lies within its potential to bring together the two worlds of theatre and comedy with the aim of creating something far larger and more consuming. With such limitless opportunity though comes great risk: a bombed gag, an…
Rachel Stubbings is Stubbing Out Problems
11 Aug 2012
Character comedy based on an agony aunt adept at causing pain
If the words of Rachel Stubbings are to be believed then a combination of charm, people skills and general awesomeness is all that is required to remedy even the most deeply rooted personal torment. And she possess all three. In Stubbing Out Problems…
Jo Caulfield: Thinking Bad Thoughts
11 Aug 2012
An accessible but overly safe let-down
Perhaps it is with a more mature audience in mind – a glance around the room suggests this may not be far off the mark – but there’s something very traditional about Edinburgh resident and Fringe veteran Jo Caulfield’s style of comedy. Returning once…
Charlie Baker: Freshly Baked
7 Aug 2012
Flashes of wit do not save show short on good material
Exploding out of the blocks like Michael Mcintyre after a parma violet binge, 'Charlie Baker Freshly Baked' causes the audience members emotions to flitter between moments of slight irritation to sustained periods of downright annoyance. Whilst an…
Danny Buckler: The Phantom
7 Aug 2012
Magician-cum-comedian comes to Fringe in charming new guise
Having performed as a magician in previous years, Danny Buckler returns to Edinburgh in a very different guise. Born and raised in Woking, Buckler details the trials of growing up in a town that is less than welcoming to anyone pursuing a life as a…
David Longley: My Favourite Things
5 Aug 2012
The cynical comic is unafraid to explore dark and unlikely comedic avenues
Getting things started with a brief chat about cognitive dissonance, quantum mechanics and his youngest son it is difficult to see how David Longley has gained a reputation as a fearless comic with severely blurred lines of acceptability regarding…
Rob Beckett's Summer Holiday
3 Aug 2012
Solid, sometimes awkward comedy
Hailing from Lewisham, Rob Beckett lets us venture in to the life of a working class comedian living in the south east. Depicting an upbringing of You've Been Framed and potato waffles, Beckett regales the audience with obscure tales of his childhood…
Joel Dommett
3 Aug 2012
Wicked delivery and dark edge
Joel Dommett returns to Edinburgh with an outstanding new show in which he discusses in fine detail his trials and tribulations of trying to get even with a high school bully after the perpetrator contacts him via Twitter. As the victim of bullying…
The Banana Sessions - Mixtape
3 Feb 2012
Long-awaited debut album from the folksy Edinburgh fivesome
Waiting four years before releasing debut album Mixtape, Edinburgh five-piece The Banana Sessions certainly can't be accused of rushing in to anything. Exhibiting an eclectic combination of styles Mixtape opens with 'Two Seasons' a well crafted folk…
A writer's guide to Fringe journalism – A view from the other side
24 Aug 2011
Behind the scenes at the Edinburgh festivals
Walking around Edinburgh during the month of August is an experience that will stay with you long after the festival crowds have abandoned the capital's streets and returned to whence they came. Areas of the city normally quiet and empty are transformed…
Kerry Godliman - Wonder Woman
23 Aug 2011
Laugh-a-minute routine with warm charisma and attitude to match
Marauding seamlessly through discussions on motherhood, ambition and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a comic actress who possesses warm charisma and an attitude that complements her onstage persona as a middle-of-the-road Englishwoman. However, with this…
Tom Deacon
17 Aug 2011
Slow-burning quasi hard-hitting hour
Recognised more these days for his Sunday night slot at Radio 1 than his stand-up comedy, Tom Deacon puts a face to a familiar voice in his performance with his show Can I Be Honest? Starting slowly, Deacon improves as the hour progresses with him…
Luke McQueen
16 Aug 2011
Off-the-wall randomness with a smile
Charming the audience with a quirky sense of humour and a big smile is McQueen. With content comparable to that of established randomist Ross Noble, his style is off-the-wall and stylistically rough around the edges while his self-deprecating and…
Craig Hill
15 Aug 2011
Strong performance from the seasoned Fringe comic
Veteran comedian Hill returns with his latest batch of material performed with the same high-octane attitude that led him to be one of the most recognised faces in Scottish comedy. Ensuring that nobody is safe, Hill’s wicked sense of humour is hidden…
Improvised Plays from Austin, Texas
15 Aug 2011
None-more-Fringe performance from American improv quartet Parallelogramophonograph
Capturing the true spirit of the Fringe is this US improv four-piece. Beginning the show by asking an audience member to pick words from a book at random and thus setting the theme for the performance, the outfit maintain a charismatic warmth throughout…
Gemma Goggin
15 Aug 2011
Comedy show that fails to develop
Goggin gives a show about breasts, breasts and breasts. While the primary topic of discussion in a performance titled Double G does not come as a surprise, there’s a lack of depth in material and little in the way of quality content in a show that…
