Overall Carl Donnelly's show is a relaxing and easy watch. Nothing heavy, and nothing that's going to change the world, but sometimes with a Fringe show that's all you need.
It's probably best to avoid this show if you're blissfully unaware of Green's previous work. If, on the other hand, you're one of that small, slightly odd band who loved Freddy Got Fingered: you'll laugh 'til you hurl.
Crowd Pleaser is a likeable, often splendidly witty show, but also lacks any staggering moments of genius, outrage, or sustained oh-my-aching-sides set-pieces.
Matthew Crosby, one third of sketch group Pappy's, is putting on his own solo show this year. He explains more in this interview, which also touches on the topics of gin and necrophilia.
Fans of Josie Long's likable on-air persona and extensive indie-pop t-shirt collection may be blissfully unaware that she's also a soapbox-mounting Tory-bothering political firebrand.
Like Derren Brown's mischievous younger brothers, the Bafta-nominated comic magicians Barry and Stuart returns to Edinburgh with not one, but two new shows...
A look at the comedy on offer in the five rooms run by The Stand comedy club this August. Top names include Stewart Lee, Phil Nichol and Phill Jupitus .
