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Comedy in Edinburgh
Edinburgh boasts a vibrant and deeply-rooted comedy scene that thrives throughout the year, anchored by legendary venues such as The Stand Comedy Club, a proving ground for countless famous comedians, alongside the multi-award-winning Monkey Barrel Comedy and the ever-popular Just the Tonic, which all provide a consistent programme of top-tier stand-up.
However, this thriving year-round culture is merely the prelude to the comedic explosion that occurs each August during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The city transforms into the undisputed global epicentre of comedy, as thousands of performers—from household names testing new material to ambitious newcomers seeking their big break—descend upon the capital, turning every conceivable space from grand theatres to cramped pub basements into a performance venue. This month-long comedy marathon creates an unparalleled atmosphere of creative energy, solidifying Edinburgh's reputation as the ultimate destination for performers and fans of live humour.
A review of Bee Babylon: Once Upon a Time in Iceland, Fringe 2022
A trip to Iceland from the safety of a double-decker bus. A funny abridgement of an ill-fated Scottish exhibition to the gateway of hell where the people are kind and dirty.
A review of David O’Doherty: You Have to Laugh, Fringe 2018
Riotous. I rate David O’Doherty high in my list of favourite comedians and “You Have to Laugh” is my favourite encounter with him and his crappy keyboard yet. If you don’t know this Irish entertainer yet, then you’re missing out. He mixes music with jokes and storytelling. As with the best comedians, O’Doherty’s skill is […]
A review of Thrones! The Musical Parody! Fringe 2016
Baby Wants Candy have managed to condense the TV show (not the books) of Game of Thrones into just one hour. There’s time to imagine the series’ ending too. Expect spoilers, sex and death. It’s inconceivable to me that anyone would go to a Game of Thrones inspired parody and not expect spoilers, sex and […]
A review of Paul Merton’s Impro Chums, Fringe 2016
Paul Merton and his Impro Chums are always on my to-watch list for the Fringe. They’ll fill out the largest venue at the Pleasance Courtyard, every time, so book well in advance. This year we had familiar faces in the Chums; Suki Webster, Richard Vranch, Lee Simpson and Mike McShane. They’re all so good it’s […]
Review of Seann Walsh: One for the Road, Fringe 2016
I’ve always found Seann Walsh to be great value for money at the fringe. He plays little venues and up close to the crowd when, I suspect, he could play larger arenas and step back a little. It’s good to see Walsh back at the Fringe – although he was in the process of dying […]
Review of Knightmare Live: The Game Has Changed, Fringe 2016
Another brilliant episode Knightmare and that’s great news. It feels like there’s a little more budget to this season. We’ve lost the hilariously unpredictable, Doctor Who style, cardboard scenery that was always falling off and otherwise taking part of the show. We’ve gained some special effects via the new projected background. We’ve not lost the […]
Review of Kevin Quantum: Illuminations, Fringe 2016
Quantum began by asking whether there were any kids in the audience and remind us that his 4pm show is rated PG. I think that only applies to the banter and the risk of having audience members up on stage. Illumination is a mix of science and magic. I was impressed with the magic. He’s […]