reviews
reviews
Here’s a page about what we think about comedy we’ve seen.
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Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe LIVE!!! review: A laugh-a-second show
His rasping baritone and sudocremmed face thrust into the front row, he demands a nervous audience member call him “Daddy”. And yet, for all his broad-shouldered, domineering monstrosity, this character is strangely likeable.
Main Character Energy review: Temi Wilkey steps into her true star power
Main Character Energy is an elaborately camp and flamboyant parody of the one woman play and all its tropes, but it also serves as a genuine slate for her many talents
Demi Adejuyigbe review: An original show with true ingenuity
It’s a perfect example of the artfulness of “silly” comedy, showing how much “silly” comedy relies on clever writing and rigour to make something that comes across so effortlessly bizarre. I haven’t laughed as consistently and uncontrollably at any show this Fringe.
Nic Sampson review: Yellow Power Ranger is a revelation you’ll want to see twice
Every moment is clearly so carefully considered from start to finish, expertly structured and solidifying him as one of the funniest comedy writers and actors around.
Zoe Brownstone review: Razor-sharp jokes from a hopeless romantic
The combination of Zoe’s confident storytelling ability and precise, razor-edged jokes make this the kind of rom-com you’d be running to rent from Blockbuster on a Friday night
Lil Wenker review: Bangtail is a rootin’ tootin’ good time
Lil Wenker effortlessly achieves a level of audience commitment that is often hard to come by. And it’s a necessary thing; this show hinges on active participation.
Alex Franklin review: Gurl Code is complex, silly and totally original
There are so many elements to this extremely complex and thoughtful show but what comes across in the end is just how much heart there is.
Two Hearts review: A high-voltage hour of ear worms
Til Death Do Us Hearts is the wedding after-party for the audience, and Two Hearts treats us to an abundance of gut-busting ear worms
Bella Hull review: An exceedingly funny and intelligent comedy voice
Bella Hull is an intelligent comedy voice with a lot to say on food and body image and Piggie is an exceedingly funny and charming hour
Derek Mitchell review: Double Dutch and Goblin show extraordinary talent
Double Dutch: flawless accents, dual identity and clogs
Reuben Kaye review: A sparkly, raunchy expression of queer defiance
Reuben Kaye rages against the onslaught of hatred queer people face, doing it in the age-old tradition of laughing in the face of fear.
Abby Wambaugh review: A playful and tender show from a comedian everyone should know
The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows is an outstanding debut hour at Edinburgh Fringe
Paulina Lenoir review: Puella Eterna is hypnotic and a little bit magic
Paulina Lenoir’s Puella Eterna is an international poet of great renown and quivering, wide-eyed intensity.
Knight, Knight review: Madeleine Rowe has made one of the best clown shows ever
I want to join this brotherhood of men (of the round table). I pledge my life to serve this nation (Camelot).
Kemah Bob review: Smart, energetic debut is a Moment
Kemah’s long-awaited debut show, Miss Fortunate, about an eventful trip to Thailand is full of energy and surprises
Dee Allum review: A warm and beautifully crafted debut
Dee Allum’s much anticipated debut is packed with beautifully crafted joke and a rewarding pay-off
Jin Hao Li review: Surreal and surprising, a dream-like debut
Surreal and surprising, comedian Jin Hao Li delivers a dream-like Edinburgh Fringe debut
Benjamin Alborough review: Unruly and lively game show achieves Absolute Monopoly
The capitalist origins of Monopoly were not to be upheld, and so a Homeowners’ Association was started. One of the contestants on stage was at one point made to reveal actual proof of his mortgage. There was arm wrestling, partial nudity and a lot of milk.
Crizards review: This Means War is pure fun from beginning to end
Double act Will Rowland and Eddy Hare, who are hoping to expand their influence as the UK’s lowest energy double act to cover all of Europe, are back with a serious show, This Means War.
Lulu Popplewell review: Sharp, witty stand-up with natural comic instincts
Lulu’s show is about addiction, recovery, mess and finding humour in everything as much as possible; Actually, Actually is as interesting and gritty as Love, Actually is not.