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August 29, 2024    Bruce on the Fringe

Review of John Robertson: The Human Hurricane

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August 29, 2024    Mix Up Theatre

Review of Yes-Ya-Yebo!

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August 21, 2024    Edinburgh Reviews

Review of Bubba-Licious

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August 19, 2024    One4Review

Review of John Robertson: The Human Hurricane

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August 15, 2024    Broadway Baby

Review of 2 Slut Drops and a Chicken Burger

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August 8, 2024    Edinburgh Reviews

Review of John Robertson: The Human Hurricane

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August 8, 2024    Edinburgh Reviews

Review of Cheekykita: An Octopus, The Universe 'n' Stuff

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August 5, 2024    One4Review

Review of Ian Stone is Keeping it Together

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5 Star Review

August 5, 2024    Neurodiverse Review

Review of Twonkey's Basket Weaving in Peru

5 Star Review

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August 5, 2024    The QR

Review of John Robertson: The Human Hurricane

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Ashley Gutermuth is Hard to Pronounce

August 4, 2024    Neurodiversereview

Review of Ashley Gutermuth Is Hard To Pronounce

Ashley Gutermuth is Hard to Pronounce

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Winner of Critics Choice Award at Morecambe Fringe

August 1, 2024    Lancaster Guardian

Review of Annie and Angela's Dumbgenz and Dragqueenz

Winner of Critics Choice Award at Morecambe Fringe

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Winner of Critics Choice Award at Morecambe Fringe

August 1, 2024    Lancaster Guardian

Review of Angela Bra: Social Calendar Girl

Winner of Critics Choice Award at Morecambe Fringe

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"CHOIN by Mattia Sedda: the clown, the buffoon, and the commediante."

July 31, 2024    Londra Notizie

Review of Mattia Sedda: Choin

"CHOIN by Mattia Sedda: the clown, the buffoon, and the commediante."

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‘The house of commons is a posh white peoples’ rap battle’

July 4, 2024    Morning Star

Review of Alvin Liu: Rice

‘The house of commons is a posh white peoples’ rap battle’

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How is he still single?

June 6, 2024    FringeFeed

Review of 33 Years Single

How is he still single?

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Amy Hetherington: Juggle Review: Fringe World Perth 2023

May 15, 2024    Perth Happenings

Review of Amy Hetherington: Juggle (An Aussie Guide to Keeping a Toddler Alive)

Amy Hetherington: Juggle Review: Fringe World Perth 2023

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‘The house of commons is a posh white peoples’ rap battle’

March 4, 2024    Morning Star

Review of Alvin Liu: Rice

‘The house of commons is a posh white peoples’ rap battle’

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How is he still single?

February 9, 2024    FringeFeed

Review of 33 Years Single

How is he still single?

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How is he still single?

February 2, 2024    Fringefeed

Review of 33 Years Single

How is he still single?

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CeilidhKids at the Fringe

August 3, 2023    All Edinburgh Theatre

Review of CeilidhKids at the Fringe

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

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Sam See: And I Can’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore.

August 31, 2024    Theatre and Arts Review

Review of Sam See: And I Can't Feel At Home In This World Anymore

Sam See: And I Can’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore.

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August 28, 2024    Jewish Renaissance

Review of The Worst Jew

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August 28, 2024    The Wee Review

Review of Life or Death

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August 28, 2024    One4Review

Review of Cyclopath – Stand-Up and Songs

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August 28, 2024    One4Review

Review of Ashley Haden: Political and Correct

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August 28, 2024    One4Review

Review of Alex Camp: Songs About Love and Food

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August 28, 2024    Midlothian View

Review of Two Guys One Pub

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August 28, 2024    The QR

Review of Soness: Big in Japan

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August 28, 2024    Jewish Renaissance

Review of A Chip Off the Gold Block

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August 23, 2024    The Wee Review

Review of Alex Berr: How to Kill a Mouse

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August 21, 2024    One4Review

Review of Nathan Cassidy: International Man of Mestory

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4.5 stars

August 21, 2024    One4Review

Review of 60 Minutes About Scotland

4.5 stars

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August 21, 2024    Broadway Baby

Review of Decomposing, Live

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Decomposing, Live

August 20, 2024    Broadway Baby

Review of Decomposing, Live

Decomposing, Live

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August 19, 2024    Entertainment Now

Review of Yes-Ya-Yebo!

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August 19, 2024    Corr Blimey

Review of The Totally Improvised Musical

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August 17, 2024    One4Review

Review of Sian Davies: Band Of Gold

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August 16, 2024    British Theatre Guide

Review of Love is Revolting!

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August 16, 2024    North West End

Review of 1 Cent Comedy presents: Black Widows

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Edinburgh Fringe 2024 Reviews

August 16, 2024    The Real Chrisparkle

Review of Sam See: And I Can't Feel At Home In This World Anymore

Edinburgh Fringe 2024 Reviews

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August 14, 2024    Broadway Baby

Review of Twonkey's Basket Weaving in Peru

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Sam See: And I Can't Feel At Home In This World Anymore Review

August 14, 2024    EdFringeReview

Review of Sam See: And I Can't Feel At Home In This World Anymore

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EDINBURGH 2024: Review: OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!, 32 Below

August 14, 2024    Broadway World

Review of Off With Your Head!

EDINBURGH 2024: Review: OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!, 32 Below

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August 14, 2024    Three Weeks

Review of Dorks 'n' Orks: 4 Kidz!

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August 8, 2024    Three Weeks

Review of Rik Carranza Presents: Marvel vs DC

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August 8, 2024    One4Review

Review of Comedy Cluedo

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August 8, 2024    The Wee Review

Review of Bailey Swilley: Gimme a Sign!

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August 8, 2024    Entertainment Now

Review of Ian Stone is Keeping it Together

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August 8, 2024    The Scotsman

Review of Best in Class

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4 star review in the Scotsman from Kate Copstick

August 5, 2024    The Scotsman

Review of Twonkey's Basket Weaving in Peru

4 star review in the Scotsman from Kate Copstick

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4 Star Review

August 5, 2024    North West End

Review of Twonkey's Basket Weaving in Peru

4 Star Review

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4.5 stars

August 5, 2024    The QR

Review of Accordion Ryan's Pop Bangers

4.5 stars

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EdFringe Review: Accordion Ryan’s Pop Bangers

August 2, 2024    The Quinntessential Review

Review of Accordion Ryan's Pop Bangers

EdFringe Review: Accordion Ryan’s Pop Bangers

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Sam See: And I Can’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore Review

July 4, 2024    Lilithia Reviews

Review of Sam See: And I Can't Feel At Home In This World Anymore

Sam See: And I Can’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore Review

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Gaslighting is My Love Language at Just The Tonic

June 11, 2024    North West End

Review of Gaslighting is My Love Language

Gaslighting is My Love Language at Just The Tonic

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Dorks n Orks

June 8, 2024    Starburst

Review of Dorks 'n' Orks: Live!

Dorks n Orks

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Best show this Fringe Season

June 6, 2024    Fringefeed

Review of 2 White Guys Rapping: Whose Rhyme is it Anyway?

Best show this Fringe Season

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TOTALLY IMPROVISED MUSICAL

April 20, 2024    Frankly My Dear UK

Review of The Totally Improvised Musical

TOTALLY IMPROVISED MUSICAL

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Fringe Review: 3:30pm on the Last Day of School

February 3, 2024    GLAM Adelaide

Review of After the Bell on the Last Day of School

Fringe Review: 3:30pm on the Last Day of School

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3:30pm on the Last Day of School

January 20, 2024    Fringefeed

Review of After the Bell on the Last Day of School

3:30pm on the Last Day of School

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October 8, 2023    North West End

Review of MATES: The Improvised 90s Sitcom

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In comedy newbies vs comedy veterans, youngsters win

October 4, 2022    The Age

Review of Nick Schuller: Still Dry White

In comedy newbies vs comedy veterans, youngsters win

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In comedy newbies vs comedy veterans, youngsters win

October 4, 2022    The Age

Review of Nick Schuller: Still Dry White

In comedy newbies vs comedy veterans, youngsters win

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FRINGEWORLD 2021 | Comedy Striptease | 4 Stars

June 19, 2021    The fourth wall

Review of Comedy Striptease

FRINGEWORLD 2021 | Comedy Striptease | 4 Stars

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Punkish Barcelona clown offers spectacular fun for kids

September 2, 2019    The Wee Review

Punkish Barcelona clown offers spectacular fun for kids

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August 28, 2024    Jewish Renaissance

Review of Henry Ginsberg: Cuddle Slut

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3.5 stars

August 28, 2024    Squirrel Comedy

Review of Gentlemen's Club

3.5 stars

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3.5 stars

August 28, 2024    Squirrel Comedy

Review of The Chaos Queens of Reykjavik

3.5 stars

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3.5 stars

August 28, 2024    One4Review

Review of Adam Greene – Healthy Beast

3.5 stars

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August 28, 2024    All Edinburgh Theatre

Review of The Devil Went Down To Gorgie

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August 25, 2024    Chortle

Review of Meshida: My Japanese Perspective

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August 25, 2024    The List

Review of Sian Davies: Band Of Gold

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3.5 stars

August 23, 2024    Chortle

Review of Ian Stone is Keeping it Together

3.5 stars

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August 23, 2024    North West End

Review of Richard Cobb: Running Joke

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August 22, 2024    The List

Review of Louis Katz: Bountiful

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3.5 stars

August 21, 2024    Chortle

Review of Ashley Haden: Political and Correct

3.5 stars

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August 21, 2024    The Scotsman

Review of Sex and Drugs and Getting Old 2

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August 21, 2024    All Edinburgh Theatre

Review of The Devil Went Down To Gorgie

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August 19, 2024    The Wee Review

Review of 2 Slut Drops and a Chicken Burger

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3.5 stars

August 19, 2024    Chortle

Review of John Robertson: The Human Hurricane

3.5 stars

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August 19, 2024    The Scotsman

Review of Dima Watermelon: Ukrainian Dream

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Alec Snook: Decomposing, Live comedy review – Revelling in strangeness

August 16, 2024    The List

Review of Decomposing, Live

Alec Snook: Decomposing, Live comedy review – Revelling in strangeness

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August 15, 2024    Entertainment Now

Review of Twonkey's Basket Weaving in Peru

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3.5 stars

August 14, 2024    Chortle

Review of Louis Katz: Bountiful

3.5 stars

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August 14, 2024    Chortle

Review of Joshua Robertson: Enable Me

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August 14, 2024    The Scotsman

Review of Mad Ron's Character Comedy Carnage

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August 14, 2024    The Scotsman

Review of Circus Sonas Presents: Down with Gravity

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August 14, 2024    The Scotsman

Review of Rik Carranza Presents: Marvel vs DC

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August 14, 2024    The Scotsman

Review of Projection

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3.5 stars

August 8, 2024    Chortle

Review of Devin Gray: How To Get Away With Marriage

3.5 stars

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3.5 stars

August 8, 2024    One4Review

Review of Ask A Stripper: No Holes Barred

3.5 stars

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3.6 stars

August 8, 2024    Edinburgh Reviews

Review of 2 Wongs and a White

3.6 stars

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3.5 stars

August 8, 2024    Edinburgh Reviews

Review of Glenn Wool: Luv (sic)

3.5 stars

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August 7, 2024    The Scotsman

Review of Simon Hall: 4 Big Cs

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August 7, 2024    The Real Chris Sparkle

Review of Sameer Katz: Whether Conditions

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August 6, 2024    The Scotsman

Review of Glenn Wool: Luv (sic)

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August 6, 2024    Corr Blimey

Review of Pam Ford AKA Spam Ford

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August 5, 2024    Broadway Baby

Review of Ask A Stripper: No Holes Barred

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August 5, 2024    Fest

Review of Sian Davies: Band Of Gold

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August 5, 2024    The Arts Desk

Review of Sian Davies: Band Of Gold

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Review Dorks n Orks Live!

June 8, 2024    Edinburgh Reviews

Review of Dorks 'n' Orks: Live!

Review Dorks n Orks Live!

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Edinburgh Fringe theatre reviews: Táin | Nobody Meets Nobody | It’s The Economy, Stupid! + more

August 20, 2024    The Scotsman

Review of The Devil Went Down To Gorgie

Edinburgh Fringe theatre reviews: Táin | Nobody Meets Nobody | It’s The Economy, Stupid! + more

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