Adele Cliff's Topical Early Late Show blends humor and current events, featuring a monologue, news segments, a house band, and daily guests. Directed by Cliff, Will Davies, and Katie Pritchard, the show aims to entertain a lively audience with topical jokes while promoting a hopeful perspective on the news. It runs from August 7th to 30th at Venue 243.
Review by Laurie Kemmett ★★★ Nobody likes a funeral. Even when the deceased isn’t someone you know well. This fact doesn’t change even when you don’t know the person at all - and when the person isn’t a person but a British supermarket of the 2000’s. Enter Paul Campbell and his eulogy for Somerfield. If like, the … Continue reading Review: Paul Campbell: The Lost Tapes of Somerfield, Glasgow Comedy Festival
Review by Eve Nugent Assembly George Square Studios - Studio Five ★★★★ Oozing with charisma is Ismael Loutfi in his stand-up comedy titled Heavenly Baba. Across one hour, he shares the unique story of his father – a Syrian-born immigrant to the United States and devout Muslim whom Loutfi affectionately calls “the most religious man … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 – Ismael Loutfi: Heavenly Baba
In her debut hour, award-winning NZ comedian dives into the delicate art of keeping a cat (your inner weirdo) hidden in a bag. A joyous hour of unique storytelling and observations told with the voice of a kids cartoon and cheeky wit of an adult comedian. Winner Best Debut NZ International Comedy Festival 2019. Best … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – Becky Umbers: Put that Cat Back in the Bag
