Press clippings
Andrew O'Neill review
Jonathan Coll enjoys a varied show which touches on masculinity, war and Netflix's Is It Cake.
Jonathan Coll, Narc Magazine, 27th September 2024Andrew O'Neill: Geburah review
Running the gamut from acute social commentary to applaudably contrived puns, O'Neill weaves a compelling spell of disparate elements with Geburahp, ultimately conducting the audience through a ritualised invocation of bloodletting that feels both an apt conclusion and surprisingly optimistic.
The Reviews Hub, 18th September 2024Comedy Arcade announces its first Fringe guests
Those taking part this year include Mark Watson, The Chase's Jenny Ryan, Andrew O'Neill, Mitch Benn, Mark Nelson, Lorna Rose Treen, Ada Campe, Thom Tuck, Rich Wilson and James Barr.
Chortle, 2nd July 2024The Stand announces first Edinburgh Fringe Shows
The Stand has announced its first Edinburgh Fringe 2024 shows.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd February 2024British theatre is a shadow of its former self - but our comedy scene is thriving
Our theatre and comedy critics round up the best and worst shows of 2023 - and look ahead to an uncertain future.
Dominic Cavendish and Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 14th December 2023(ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards announce longlists
The (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards - the alternative new Fringe-based awards run by volunteers - have announced their longlists.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2023Fringe: Looking for the next big thing after Six success
A number of hit shows and comedians started out performing to tiny audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe. Could the next big thing be appearing in a dingy venue right now?
Ian Youngs, BBC, 11th August 2022Ten trans and non-binary comedians at this year's Fringe
Humanising the often fiery discussion around gender issues - or maybe not mentioning it at all - here are ten transgender and non-binary comics performing at this year's Edinburgh Fringe...
Chortle, 21st July 2022Brian Damage and Krysstal, Malcolm Hardee reborn plus balls and bagpipes...
Some stories which I do not mention in this blog are often even more interesting than what appears, but not quite long enough to blog about. And some are just plain unrepeatable.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 17th July 2022Damned Andrew review
Not quite an instant cult classic, but seems worth sticking with, especially if the set-up already appeals.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st June 2022