Edinburgh Fringe review: WitTank, Old School Secrets
Conclusive proof, if it were needed, that boys never really grow up. Sketch troupe WitTank, three ex-boarding school boys, return to boarding school in Old School Secrets. Class comedy anyone?
Edinburgh Fringe review: Josie Long, Cara Josephine
After making a name for herself with her line of fiery political outrage, and cheerful whimsy, Josie Long places herself under the microscope for her new show, Cara Josephine.
Edinburgh Fringe review: Hayley Ellis, We Need To Talk About Kevin
If you’re worried about accidentally booking a book festival ticket instead of an hour of stand up, don’t be.
Edinburgh Fringe review: Martin Mor, [kuh-MEE-dee-uhn]
Gigantic, beardy Northern Irishman Martin Mor looks more like a circus strongman than a comedian, which is perhaps down to the fact he is one. He used to perform in the big top and still offers family circus shows under the name Martin Bigpig.
Edinburgh Fringe review: Gavin Webster, A Controversial Title In Order To Sell Tickets
At one point in this extremely funny show, Gavin Webster pauses to let us know what he thinks of comedy journalists. Unsurprisingly, it’s not pretty. In typically vituperative style, he announces that we can’t tell our arses from our elbows. We’re thick. We don’t have a ruddy clue.
Edinburgh Fringe review: Abi Roberts, Twerk in Progress
Speaking about Twerk in Progress to Giggle Beats prior to Edinburgh, Abi Roberts said “I have a mic, a bar stool and water, that’s it.”
Edinburgh Fringe review: Dan Nightingale Is Trying His Best Not To Be A Dick
Outside the door of the venue, in front of the queuing audience, Dan Nightingale finishes putting together an electric fan.
Edinburgh Fringe review: Jim Campbell’s Personal Space
Jim Campbell is a pleasure to watch perform. He is warm, engaging and, crucially, very funny.