Wednesday 25th August 2010
Innovative and different it may not be, but sometimes that's all you want from a gig - to be able to sit back and have a chuckle.
It's an hour of easy fun - and that's what Pappy's is, and always has been, all about.
The Pros From Dover were fine, you know, just fine. Not brilliant, not bad - just fine.
The Real MacGuffins, made up of three rather plummy blokes, are fine if you like your comedy unchallenging and easy to digest.
Something has gone wrong when all you can remember about a show is the set.
The Three Englishmen, a four person sketch group, have got charisma, wit and talent - and this should take them far.
Tuesday 24th August 2010
Young comics could do worse than watch this master-craftsman go about his business.
John-Luke Roberts has clearly lovingly crafted and honed his quips to the distilled state in which they are performed.
Choirboy to Addict and Back Again is a revealing story, well-told.
Monday 23rd August 2010
It's painfully funny, and so inventive that you can't recall why you ever bothered going to see common-or-garden stand-ups.
It is in the songs that these two shine, with ridiculous notions and genuinely catchy lines. It's just a shame the venue isn't great.
John Robins takes to the stage and speaks with the confidence and charm of someone with many more years of Fringe experience.
Jollyboat, a musical comedy duo from Liverpool, look set to be one of the hits of this year's Free Fringe.
A fun hour and a great demonstration of vocal acting, but don't expect any deep laughs.
This year's Lunchtime Club line-up is as strong as ever. It's a chance to see five very talented young comedians for a bargain price.
Amnesty International's legendary annual stand-up Fringe showcase delivered a top quality line-up.
Tom Wrigglesworth takes to the stage after his intro video with an air of glee and genuine delight to be there.
The shortlist for the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award 2010 - the accolade all Fringe performers are looking to win - has been announced.
Watch Tim Vine and Brendon Burns causing the BBC News team some headaches...
Video highlights from a Radio 4 comedy showcase, recorded live on Edinburgh's Royal Mile...
