Monkey Barrel, EdinburghAmusing vignettes about arrogant consultants and undignified poos keep things light as Phillips documents a harrowing hospital experienceExpectations and reality don’t always align when it comes to childbirth. Lily Phillips (not…
Continue Reading@sohoplace theatre, LondonHenry is the first of a group of star performers taking Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe’s hit show about depression into the West EndSince its premiere in 2013, Duncan Macmillan’s one-person play about depression has gradua…
Continue ReadingThe sense of wonder never wavers in Hart’s charming ‘best of’ set, a fringe favourite in a year of crowd-pleasing card work, mentalism and a hidden-squirrel routineMagic is addictive. The more you see, the higher the bar rises, but the itch to be astou…
Continue ReadingMonkey Barrel, EdinburghTV success hasn’t gone to Smith’s head as he still sweats the small stuff – as well as detailing his attempts to procreateReviewing Ian Smith’s breakout show Crushing two summers ago, I compared the Yorkshireman to Rhod Gilbert,…
Continue ReadingPleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh Through song and standup, Cohen transforms her 2023 medical emergency into glorious oversharing with this comic triumphEverything was going right for cabaret comic Cat Cohen two years ago: Netflix special under her belt, …
Continue ReadingPleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThis tremendous solo show by Jade Franks uses deep rage and deadpan wit to skewer the ruling classShe has glittery nail extensions and her hair scraped back. On a night out, she is all fluttering eyelashes and enormous gol…
Continue ReadingSummerhall, EdinburghThe actor makes his much anticipated writing debut at the fringe with an adventurous show about homemade pornKevin and Megan are friends who reap the benefits when a one-night stand is accidentally caught on camera. It captures the…
Continue ReadingSummerhall, EdinburghThe actor makes his much anticipated writing debut at the fringe with an adventurous show about homemade pornKevin and Megan are friends who reap the benefits when a one-night stand is accidentally caught on camera. It captures the…
Continue ReadingSummerhall, EdinburghThe actor makes his much anticipated writing debut at the fringe with an adventurous show about homemade pornKevin and Megan are friends who reap the benefits when a one-night stand is accidentally caught on camera. It captures the…
Continue ReadingI will miss the lighthearted award, but often it overlooked the art of standup in favour of celebrating groan-inducing one-linersAnya Ryan was a member of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards judging panel in 2023 and 2024So long, pun of the year. The best joke…
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