Edinburgh Fringe review: James Cook, Always Be Rolling
James Cook is on a quest to save the reputation of his beloved board games. A noble quest indeed, and one that the knights that adorn the boxes of one of his favourite games, Carcassonne, would be proud of. In this wonderfully genuine show, Cook freely indulges his nerdy obsessiveness of the world of board […]
Edinburgh Fringe review: Ray Peacock, Here Comes Trouble
Most people hide their lapses, their moments of unintended stupidity. It’s the opposite with Ray Peacock; he’s stitched together his moments of intended stupidity for our entertainment.
Edinburgh Fringe review: Matt Price, The Maryhill Dinosaur
This show is more storytelling than stand-up, and it’s all the better for it. Matt Price is ready and waiting as the seats fill up to welcome guests in, genuinely grateful for their presence.
Edinburgh Fringe review: John Scott & Viv Gee, Anything’s Better Than These Cunts
It’s as good a month as you’re ever going to get to be a Scottish political satirist right now. John Scott and Viv Gee enter the fray with a fairly no nonsense show title which let’s you know exactly what you’re in for.
Edinburgh Fringe review: Carey Marx, Abominable
Carey Marx is unique. Carey Marx is very comfortable with who he is. Carey Marx fills his own space in the standup underworld. Carey Marx is the friendly face of dark comedy.
Edinburgh Fringe review: Andrew Lawrence, Reasons To Kill Yourself
Andrew Lawrence is known for his downbeat delivery and impassive attitude to his audiences, but tonight’s performance of Reasons To Kill Yourself takes that to a new level. His opening gambit is to apologise for his sore throat, explaining that he has been retching at five-star reviews of less skilled comedians.
Edinburgh Fringe review: Lewis Schaffer, Success Is Not An Option
On the way in, the man himself was waiting with a handshake and his thanks for coming. He repeated the process on the way out. It was a nice touch. What happened in between was controversial, provocative, shocking, tasteless and hugely, hugely funny.
Edinburgh Fringe review: Jonny And The Baptists, The Satiric Verses
Jonny and the Baptists join a noble tradition of satirical singers.
