2025 Archives

Mon 25 August 2025

Mad Ron Presents: Identity Theft

Edinburgh Fringe comedy review

25/08/2025 … He’s a bit of a shady character is Mad Ron, no stranger to dodgy knock-offs.

Witness life as a comedian in Gaza

Exclusive footage from a powerful new documentary

25/08/2025 … Watch Palestinian stand-up Nidel Damo prepare for a gig in Gaza in this exclusive Chortle clip.

Loser Lion Party Bus

Edinburgh Fringe comedy review

25/08/2025 … Is it churlish to complain that a show set on a fictional party bus driving around downtown Hollywood is too loud? In the guise of her various alter-egos, Kym Priess…

Sun 24 August 2025

Joe da Costa named Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of The Year

Based on crowd-pleasing sets

24/08/2025 … Joe da Costa has been crowned the first Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of The Year, scooping a £1,000 prize The competition followed a knockout format for stand-ups…

Gareth Mutch: Maybe Tomorrow

Edinburgh Fringe comedy review

24/08/2025 … Gareth Mutch has taken the set-up for his sixth solo show right off the rack of ready-to-use premises.

Ed Mulvey: Pregnant Gollum

Edinburgh Fringe comedy review

24/08/2025 … Perched on a stool, Ed Mulvey is a low-energy comedian with a monotone voice who doesn’t go much out of his way to connect with the audience.