Dave Cross

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Thursday 14 August 2025—two full weeks into the Fringe, comedy critics kept audiences updated with fresh reviews and festival‑wide reflections.

Reviews of the Day

  • Bridget Christie – Who Am I Now?
    Christie’s new show, mixing feminist satire with reflections on ageing and personal reinvention, drew glowing notices for its originality and punchy delivery.
    → The Guardian review

  • Tadiwa Mahlunge – In Transit
    Mahlunge’s witty, fast‑paced take on race, migration, and Britishness won critical praise for its sharpness and charisma, cementing his breakthrough year.
    → Chortle review

Ongoing Highlights

  • The Times roundup highlights a strong mid‑festival comedy slate, balancing stars like Michelle Wolf with buzzy rising acts such as Elouise Eftos.
    → The Times best comedy

  • Guardian/Vogue picks still feature Cat Cohen, Jacqueline Novak, and Footballers’ Wives: The Musical among standout comedy shows.
    → Guardian/Vogue feature

  • Best jokes lists keep names like Olaf Falafel and Adele Cliff in the spotlight as the quotable gag‑makers of 2025.
    → The Times jokes feature

Takeaway for Day 14

  • Bridget Christie reconfirms her place as a comedy powerhouse.
  • Tadiwa Mahlunge shines with a socially sharp, magnetic set.
  • Mid‑festival momentum is sustained by a mix of veterans and breakouts.

In short: At the two‑week mark, comedy at the Fringe proves relentless, mixing sharp politics, personal insight, and laugh‑out‑loud punchlines.

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