Edinburgh Fringe review: Ian D Montfort’s Midday Séance
Sunderland’s leading medium Ian D Montfort returns to the Fringe this year with his Midday Séance – a timeslot considerably less spooky than his preferred midnight interval, but evidently even psychics aren’t immune to administrative hiccups.
Edinburgh Fringe review: Mark Grist and MC Mixy, Dead Poets’ Death Match
The stunning poetry of Mark Grist and the endlessly impressive raps of MC Mixy make for a death match made in heaven. Eight legendary poets on offer, four on Mark’s side and four on Mixy’s. They are all well chosen participants with recognisable names for novices and fascinating backstories to generate funny and interesting material […]
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 […]
John Kearns wins the 2014 Edinburgh Comedy Award
Image: Nic Wright Free Fringe act John Kearns won the 2014 Edinburgh Comedy Award for his show, Shtick, at the Voodoo Rooms. A tearful Kearns, who won last year’s Best Newcomer, was presented with his award at Dovecot Sudios in Edinburgh today by Frank Skinner and last year’s winner, Bridget Christie. Accepting his prize, Kearns […]
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.
