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A review Marcus Brigstocke: Cheese and Whine, Fringe 2023

August 5, 2023 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

An elegant and sophisticated way to laugh your head off and put the world right. Cheese Master Marcus Brigstocke is a fine host, charismatic and witty comedian. You’ll be lucky to get tickets, but try!

A review of Marcus Brigstocke: Absolute Shower, Fringe 2022

August 8, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Political and life comedy from a master of the art. Marcus Brigstocke tells it as it is, poking fun at the idiots who messed up the country.

Review of Marcus Brigstocke: Je m’accuse – I am Marcus, Fringe 2013

August 16, 2013 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

I’d seen Marcus Brigstocke hobbling around Edinburgh on crutches before finally being able to catch his show in Assembly Hall this year. He had been trying to make his way up Dundas Street, towards Queen Street, and needless to say was finding that quite a challenge. I wasn’t surprised when a stage hand/usher pulled back […]

Review of Marcus Brigstocke: The Brig Society, Fringe 2012

August 16, 2012 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

As is the fashion at the Fringe this year Brig Society makes heavy use of audience interaction. One of my favourite parts of the show came when audience members waved real paper money at Brigstocke, as per his request, and where then surprised when he took it from them. Funnier still; he refused to give […]

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