John Thompson

Review: Rich Hall – Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.

Review: Rich Hall – Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh.

“This was a tremendous show”, writes John Thompson.

 John Thompson

Review: Lynsey Nellis: Talking To You Is Cheaper Than Therapy – The Three Sisters, Edinburgh

Review: Lynsey Nellis: Talking To You Is Cheaper Than Therapy – The Three Sisters, Edinburgh

Free package shows are a handy way for new acts to showcase their stuff in Edinburgh, but Talking To You Is Cheaper Than Therapy comes too soon for novice Lynsey Nellis.

 John Thompson

Review: Phill Jupitus: Stand Down – The Stand, Edinburgh

Review: Phill Jupitus: Stand Down – The Stand, Edinburgh

Returning to stand up for the first time in ten years, Phill Jupitus cut a leaner figure as he arrived to rapturous applause.

 John Thompson

Review: James Acaster: Amongst Other Things – Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh

Review: James Acaster: Amongst Other Things – Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh

Our first Fringe review is here.

 John Thompson

Review: Barry Castagnola, Quincy & Danny McLoughlin – HiFi Club, Leeds

Review: Barry Castagnola, Quincy & Danny McLoughlin – HiFi Club, Leeds

John Thompson reviews the Saturday Comedy Sessions in Leeds.