Dave Cross

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Sunday 10 August 2025 marked the second weekend of the Edinburgh Fringe, bringing with it a mix of fresh reviews, previews, and buzzworthy comedy moments.

Reviews & Highlights

  • Victoria Melody – Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and Squeak
    Melody’s eccentric solo show exploring re-enactment societies and grassroots action continues to earn praise for its warmth, wit, and uniquely oddball charm.
    → Victoria Melody profile

  • Circa: Wolf (Summerhall)
    While technically circus-theatre, critics noted its blend of physical risk, absurdity, and comic rhythm fits neatly into the Fringe’s spirit of genre-bending comedy. Human towers, raw energy, and surprising comedic beats made this one to watch.
    → Audience discussion on Reddit

Ongoing Comedy Must-Sees

  • Guardian’s Top Ten Standouts – including Cat Cohen, Jacqueline Novak, Steven Phillips‑Horst (The Last Mad Man), and Footballers’ Wives: The Musical.
    → Guardian/Vogue feature

  • The Times Comedy Round‑Up – spotlighting both newcomers and established favourites such as Tim Key, Michelle Wolf, and Elouise Eftos.
    → The Times roundup

  • Best Jokes of the Fringe – Olaf Falafel, Stuart Laws, Adele Cliff, Johnny Pelham, and Marc Jennings continue to deliver the one-liners that get quoted everywhere.
    → The Times jokes feature

Takeaway for Day 10

  • Inventive solo comedy (Victoria Melody) holds the stage.
  • Physical comedy (Circa: Wolf) blurs the line between circus and stand-up absurdity.
  • Lists from The Guardian and The Times continue to guide audiences to the biggest and smartest shows.
  • The one-liner competition is heating up, with familiar names dominating the buzz.

In short: Day Ten proved the Fringe’s comedy isn’t slowing down—if anything, it’s sharpening its teeth and broadening its style.

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