Reviews
Ruth Hunter: The Ruth is on Fire
An acquired but potentially addictive taste, Ruth Hunter’s brand of absurdism is a unique comedy experience that compels a willing audience
Darran Griffiths: Inconceivable
A confident Fringe debut that finds a great deal of laughter in serious subject matter
William Stone: Lofi Jokes to Study/Relax to
Metronomic gag merchant presents a strong hour of quality one-liners
BATSU!
Game show in the style of Japanese ‘penalty games’, our lives were incomplete before this perfect late-night Fringe pick
Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder
Perfectly packaged production of catchy tunes
Susie McCabe: Femme Fatality
Outstanding comedy set that earns applause for every killer punchline
Jo Griffin: The Power Hour
Insanely high-energy presentation doesn’t quite suit the trippy, meditative subject matter
Fiona Allen: On the Run
Safe stand-up set on domestic life has some standout moments
Milo Edwards: Sentimental
Bereavement handled with skill and a torrent of laughs in this phenomenal hour of stand-up
Biswa Kalyan Rath: Live
Equal-opportunity hater/Indian comic makes his debut at the Fringe with an experimental crowd-work show
Comedians’ DJ Battles
Fun battle among comedians-turned-DJs is an ideal late-night event
Kelly McCaughan: Catholic Guilt
This full bore counter-ritual of a one-woman show is something of a revelation
David O’Doherty: Tiny Piano Man
Fresh and funny examination of life’s absurdities
Michelle Brasier: Reform
Sharp, relevant, hysterically funny musical comedy from Aussie Brasier
This Isn’t Working
Sketch show superbly captures the absurdity of job hunting
Sigmund the Viking: Valhalla Calling
Not the barrel of laughs that it could be, but Sigmund the Viking’s performance has its moments and for the right crowd can prove to be a riot.
Troll
A funny, strange, and heartwarming hour of clowning that rewrites history in the name of the troll
Best in Class
Terrific cause and a terrific showcase for new talent