Simon Donald Is Completely Hatstand
11/08/2010 … As one of the creators of Viz magazine, Simon Donald has had a huge influence on the comedy scene, paving the way for such ‘ironic’ bad-taste comics as Frankie…
Latest Reviews
Here are our reviews of comedy Gigs
Wed 11 August 2010
The Golden Lizard
11/08/2010 … Individually, Henry Paker and 2008 newcomer nominee Mike Wozniak are two of the most widely-tipped new stand-ups, meaning a lot of anticipation among seasoned circuit-watchers…
Greg Davies: Firing Cheeseballs At A Dog
11/08/2010 … The perceived wisdom is that to have a hit Edinburgh show, comedians need to add depth and meaning to their stand-up, with powerful stories revealing deep truths…
Tue 10 August 2010
Keith Farnan: Sex Traffic – How Much Is That Woman In The Window?
10/08/2010 … Not one to shy away from hefty topics – his previous Edinburgh shows have dealt with the death penalty and racism – Cork stand-up Keith Farnan is this year tackling…
Kev Orkian: The Illegal Tour
10/08/2010 … You might have seen Kev Orkian on Britain’s Got Talent last year when he initially wowed judges with his hilarious routine based on learning Elton John’s I’m…
Andew Bird: The Unlikely Lad
10/08/2010 … Andrew Bird complains that he has ‘no identity; no image; nothing’ – which is something of a drawback for a Fringe comedian looking to make an impact.
Brendon Burns: Y'know Love n God n Metaphysics n Shit
10/08/2010 … Brendon Burns normally likes to try something a little different in his Edinburgh shows – and this year he’s employed comedy pub rocker Dave Eastgate to drowsily…
Gutted: A Revenger’s Musical
10/08/2010 … Danielle Ward and Martin White have followed up their 2007 cult hit Psister Pscyho with this full-blown epic musical, performed in the formidable setting of Assembly’s…