Comedy Reviews
Dave Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2022Wednesday, 31 August 2022![]()
The Dave Edinburgh Awards went abroad this year – Australian Sam Campbell won for best show at the Fringe, while American Lara Ricote won best newcomer. Read more... |
Edinburgh Fringe 2022 reviews: Joseph Parsons / Njambi McGrath / Josh JonesFriday, 19 August 2022![]()
Joseph Parsons, The Mash House ★★★ Read more... |
Edinburgh Fringe 2022 reviews: Jake Lambert / Bella Hull / Jack HarrisThursday, 18 August 2022![]()
Jake Lambert, Pleasance Courtyard ★★★★ Read more... |
Edinburgh Fringe 2022 reviews: Hal Cruttenden / Zach Zucker / The Delightful SausageWednesday, 17 August 2022![]()
Hal Cruttenden, Pleasance Courtyard ★★★★ |
Edinburgh Fringe 2022 reviews: Randy Feltface / Sarah Keyworth / Andrew MaxwellTuesday, 16 August 2022![]()
Randy Feltface, Assembly George Square ★★★★ |
Edinburgh Fringe 2022 reviews: Ania Magliano / Leo Reich / Chloe PettsMonday, 15 August 2022![]()
Ania Magliano, Pleasance Courtyard ★★★★ Read more... |
Edinburgh Fringe 2022 reviews: Sara Barron / Jayde Adams / Sophie DukerSaturday, 13 August 2022![]()
Sara Barron, Pleasance Courtyard ★★★★ Sara Barron is known for her no-holds-barred comedy style – or “American energy” as another mum at her son’s school calls it – but in her fast-paced new show she pushes even further, addressing as she Read more... |
Edinburgh Fringe 2022 reviews: Kiri Pritchard-McLean / Lou Sanders / SnortThursday, 11 August 2022![]()
Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Monkey Barrel ★★★★ Read more... |
Edinburgh Fringe 2022 reviews: Colin Hoult / Nick Helm / Susie McCabeWednesday, 10 August 2022![]()
Colin Hoult: The Death of Anna Mann, Pleasance Courtyard ★★★★★ Anna Mann – actress, singer, welder (you’ve got to have a back-up in this business, darling) – is the monstrous creation of Colin Hoult. |
Edinburgh Fringe 2022 reviews: Tiff Stevenson / Seann Walsh / Rosie HoltSaturday, 06 August 2022![]()
Tiff Stevenson, Pleasance Courtyard ★★★★
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