Fringe 2023

We are taking a break from reviews this year, as we are concentrating on the very first weekend Leith Comedy Festival in October! Click on the link above to find out more and to keep in touch about that. We will of course put up our list of Top Shows at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe

Punchline recommends Sam Nicoresti: Cancel Anti Wokeflake Snow Culture

Sam Nicoresti effortlessly brushes away the usual kneejerk gender arguments that derail any meaningful discussion, to talk (or think out loud) about it in a far more thoughtful, nuanced and funny way. 4 stars

Randy Feltface: Alien of Extraordinary Ability

“this puppet delivers each line like a comedy legend. I don’t know how, but his body language and facial expressions are never anything less than perfect.” 4 stars

Punchline Recommends The Delightful Sausage: Nowt But Sea

“There’s a constant crossfire of daft jokes and ribbing that includes us all as if we were best friends out on a holiday weekend.” 4 stars

Punchline Recommends Jayde Adams: Men, I Can Save You

“Jayde’s talent for anecdotes and storytelling in a way that reaches inside you is sheer brilliance.” 4 stars

Punchline recommends Lou Sanders: One Word: Wow

“The room practically hums with constant amusement, and she tips us into laughter whenever she pleases” 4.5 stars

Punchline Recommends The Listies: Prince of Skidmark

“There are jokes here for little ones, medium ones and big ones and it’s a joy to hear giggles coming from different age groups between the big laughs for everyone.” 5 stars

Punchline Recommends Ciarán Dowd: King Rodolfo

“King Rodolfo is taking over the Queen Dome at the Pleasance this year and it’s a marvel to behold. Since his last Fringe incarnation as a priest in 2019, Ciarán Dowd’s dazzling character has become a high-handed monarch, but how did he become king? Can he take his power to new heights? What’s his morning routine? All our questions are answered with a mix of bravado, beautifully spoken nonsense, and cheeky asides from this Spanish(-ish) lord among men.” 4 stars

Punchline recommends Rhys Nicholson: Rhys! Rhys! Rhys!

“He unfolds stories, experiences, commentaries and one great joke after another on universal themes from parents and growing up to early dates and long-term relationships” 5 stars

Punchline recommends Crybabies: Bagbeard

“Comedy at the Fringe is all about freedom to be original, fun, daft and brilliant and this bumper sketch adventure has it all” 4.5 stars