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Saw Bruce at the Garioch RFC annual dinner on Saturday (10th May), have to agree with the earlier review, belly laughs from the start, superb after dinner routine that rounded the evening off perfectly.

Great feedback from the audience after the dinner last night. Bruce had them belly laughing right through his set. Very funny fella.

i was probably the youngest person in the audience when i saw you at the tron. im a huge history and comedy fan and i just thought i'd say how wonderful i thought your show was. it was funny and insightful and i think you should teach history rather than physics!

This mans wealth of historical knowledge is seconded only by his comedic timing, wit and banter with his mesmorised audience. A rib tickling experience that would have any red blooded Scotsman marching over the border to reclaim the throne for Scotland!!! This same performance would be as at home in the Royal Albert Hall as it was in the Cumbernauld Theatre. Well done!!!

Bruce, great show tonight I enjoyed it as much as the last time, going to try and get tickets for cumbernauld on Saturday night - yep you definately have a new groupie!!

Edutainment - excellent Jacobites performance at the HAC in Irvine. Informative, witty and laugh-out-loud funny. Catch Bruce's show if you get the chance. We'll be watching out for his next return to North Ayrshire.

First time we have visited the Warehouse in Lossie, what a choice of show! Bruce was brilliant and had us all crying with laughter. The last time we laughed so much was at a Billy Connoly show in Glasgow in the eighties! Well done Bruce and don't wait too long to come back up here

Really not aware of Bruce at all apart from vaguely remembering something we'd read about his "funny take" on Tam O'Shanter. We went to the Warehouse & love love loved him. Definitely missed his vocation teaching Physics - after seeing his "Jacobites" show last night he should be a History teacher with attitude!!
Lang may his lum reek!

Went to see the Jacobite show at Lossie last night second time ive seen Bruce in lossie the first was the excellent Tam O'Shanter
Had the crowd in stitches very funny the warehouse in lossiemouth is an excellent venue and bruce was brilliant so much laughter I think the show overran slightly. Come back to lossie anytime.

Bruce, You were excellent last night. But I bet you wish you were hearing this from a girl half your age. The best Afro Celtic comedian can do a different subject ! And do it bloody well. I don't know if I heard you right through the laughter but I don't believe you ever kissed Fiona McDuff.

Went to see the Jacobite show at Falkirk last night and I wish my history lessons at school had been a bit more like this. Great show Well done!

Bruce
Only one word comes to mind - outstanding. Thank you for being funny and scholarly when you presented the Immortal Memory to our St Andrew's Society in Abu Dhabi, 25th Jan 2008.

Bruce gave a great performance at a Burns Supper on Saturday evening. He delivered the immortal memory with knowledge and humour and finished with a wonderful and energetic rendition of Tam O'Shanter. He ticks all the boxes for formal toasts and entertaining recitation as well as brilliant stand up. Thanks for a great evening.

My my, what a night this turned out to be, many of the elderly locals were there for the rendition of Tam O'Shanter, but got so much more, had I known it would be so funny, I would have sold Tena Lady at the end, alongside Bruce marvellous live DVD.
An intelligent and friendly comic who makes people feel at ease. I can hardly wait till he returns on the 29th Feb, make sure you see this guy live, it might just change your life.

Bruce rocked the house on the last BuDapest Stand-up Comedy Show (www.BuDSuCS.com). Best night ever, biggest audience ever, and the most belly-laughs this venue ever had. there is no word to describe how thankful i am. the funniest man in the weirdest trousers !

I came along to one of your first shows in Edinburgh and just thought I’d drop you a wee line to say that I thought you were excellent! I hope to catch one of your more science-y (technical term) shows at some point too – and hope to see you in Edinburgh again next year if not before.

Must pay you a compliment and say that out of the 12 shows I saw at this years festival, yours was the best. Jim Jeffries was funny in a different way and the One Man Star Wars Trilogy very well done, but for all round entertainment, laughs and the element of education you were fantastic.

Bruce's best show to date. Who would have thought we would learn history in a comedy show and enjoy it? Great comedy and a warm personality which shone through. Bruce worked the room well and managed to hold the audience's attention during the serious bits, gently upping the pace back to the comedy. Handled the drunken heckler in the front row very well.

Once again Bruce Fummey hits the mark magnificently with his new festival show. We learned, we laughed, we loved it!! I can't believe this guy isn't on the tv yet! Don't miss him next year.

Brilliant. We had no idea what to expect but soooooooo glad we went! Mega laughs. I'm still giggling about the nested Russian soldiers! I laughed so much I got worried about runny mascara!

First gig I've been to that made me crease my pants, get my hairs standing on edge and left me thinking about bigger and deeper things - and I hadn't even had a single drink! If you like Scottish humour, history and large AfroCelts, you will love Bruce Alrighty!

Excellent show, ideal for a Scottish homeboy or a tourist wanting a bit of culture, swearing and sweating. A very intelligent and warm comedian who has a thing or two to teach us about the Jacobites and how humanity is riddled with hilarious contradictions. Handled two young lovers hilariously - who goes for a kiss and a cuddle in a live stand up show?!! Beware! English must have a sense of humour for this show but you'll find there are some home truths for all!

Nothing to change. Learned and laughed lots in great Scottish pub room, in Edinburgh out of the rain. What I came to Edinburgh for.

I ahve seen Bruce many times - he is always in top form and very funny. At this show - he surpassed all previous appearances. Top notch! Hilarious! Laugh out loud sore tum stuff! Also educational - well researched. He swallows up hecklers and spits them back! I throughly recommend this show to anyone looking for a laugh!

In my experience, when large Scottish men get passionate about something, it usually ends in a bar brawl. Bruce Fummey, on the other hand, has channelled his passion for Scotland into his country's history, and has created a Fringe show all about the Jacobites, those rebel highlanders of the 17th century. This 'edu-comedy' provided fantastic value for money - not only was I getting some fine Fringe comedy, but I was learning something about the country that hosts this Festival. With crass and self-deprecating jokes, enormous amounts of energy and genuine pride for his country, the likeable Fummey completely won me over, this history lesson never getting dull thanks to our teacher's ability to cut down a serious segment with a well-timed gag.

As soon as Bruce walked in the room, I started to smile, because the big grin he had on his face was so infectious, and that set the tone fo the next 60 minutes! He gets the mix of informative history combined with riske humour spot on and the majority of the audience was in stitches for nearly the whole hour. Can't wait to see what topic he has in store for us next year!

Bruce is an unusual man with a good confident style. It must be difficult to play a small venue and handle the heckling so well. His material was well researched and informative and delivered in a superb way to have us all in stitches most of the time.

He was really good, easily the best of the comedians I saw. Enjoyed the show, probably learnt a bit about the jacobites. Would recommend every one to see his show. Want to come back next year to see his show again.

Being from the USA, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to follow the show. Happily and somewhat surprisingly, I ended up learning and laughing at the same time.

Bruce clearly knows his stuff and presents his material in a charmingly self-deprocating way. As an English member of the audience, I had thought I might have felt attacked by the subject matter - but Fummey has the knack of telling the story - expertly swaying the audience from peals of laughter to a moved silence as well as making the material relevant to the modern age. The tiny venue was packed to the gunwhales of auience members from a range of age brackets and nationalities - all seemed to have a great time. Go see him!

This was incredibly funny; it takes a lot to make me laugh out loud. Mick and I loved the bit about porridge! The really clever bit was Bruce's ability to take us from laughter to serious moments and back to laughter again. On top of that he was a really nice guy. My only criticism would be the venue, which was too small and very hot.

Brilliant show - great blend of humour and history, which kept us laughing despite the latecomers. Went to the preview show this year (to fit in with other shows) but will look for Bruce's show next year and pay for a ticket!

What Fun enjoyed from start to finnish would advise anyone to go see this show, great comedt and great interactions with audience

Bruce Fummey is excellent. Well worth your time and money, get there before everyone else does...

It's the story of scottish, english, highlanders, kings, queens... and it's really interesting but also very funny! Me and my friend were in the first row and being french, we got Bruce's impro/story about his holiday in Normandie which was hilarious and added an extra 15min to the show. A bonus! This guy is really good and I'll remember his name to go back next year!

Bruce Fummey was incredibly entertaining with a show that was packed with historical anecdotes and a laugh a second! I would highly recommend this show. Above all that, it was free! Absolutely brilliant!

A must see show, especially if you are Scottish, or English with a thick skin!! Bruce has a great memory for detail and great timing, he is self deprecating and doesn't take himself too seriously. A very funny man and even better than last year. Looking forward to next year.

I'd definitely recommend seeing Bruce, very funny and educational! He was our first show of this fringe so we hope everyone else is as good.

Bruce is funny and informative but most of all really entertaining. We saw his show last year (and have bought the DVD at the show this year) and this inspired us to return to see his show. We were not disappoimted, go and be entertained!

this guy appears is very very funny. he looks funny, dresses funny and his show is funny. the content of this one was very well scripted and he has a knack of entertaining the audience on a subject that probably isn't everyones plate of porridge. his attention to detail is fantastic and he has plenty of analogies to help the audience understand the significance of his subject. as someone has already said, a couple of his jokes just didn't work so maybe he'll manage to replace them as the show develops throughout his run. it's kind of like everything you wanted to know about the jacobites but were afraid to ask - but with enough humour to keep you gripped and amused as the tales unfold.

Fabulous show which was as educational as it was entertaining. Bruce was wonderful and so good with the audience. Not to be missed and I will be back again next year!

This is a must see show. Bruce certainly knows his history and is tremendously funny with it. Wee tip though, don't be late!

Bruce Fummey is establishing himself as a regular Fringe performer with his own brand of stand up comedy. There are certain comedians who are born with a natural presence. He has that gift to go on a comedy journey and the audience is happy to accompany him. This year it is an historical journey through a violent period in British history from the times of Henry VIII to the defeat of the 1745 Jacobite rebellion. Nevertheless, there is plenty of scope to display the humorous side of modern life such as the Scots abroad, the delights or otherwise of porridge and the Highland midge.
If you are born outside Scotland, in England for example, don’t worry that there is anti-English theme. The 1745 Jacobite rebellion was a British civil war pitting Scot against Scot, and indeed there were significant numbers of English mainly from the north who supported the Jacobite cause. This reveals the serious theme that underlies the humour. Past and present conflicts are oversimplified and prejudice is a constant danger.
Enough of the serious stuff, Bruce Fummey’s routine is funny, tinged with a theatrical quality, and is sustained right to the end for what seems a very short hour.

Having seen Bruce's show about Tam O'Shanter last year, I was really looking forward to learning about another section of my adopted country's history, and laughing at the same time. And I wasn't disappointed. Even standing outside waiting was funny, as his son was practicing the family talents on us as well. A real treat - you'd be daft to miss it.

I didn't expect to be educated as well as entertained, but Bruce pulls it off brilliantly. I like his original style and will definitely be back for more next year. Grab a ticket before they're sold out!

Works the crowd like a dream. Mixes history and comedy brilliantly. Excellent entertainment and educational too!

Having seen his show "About Tam O' Shanter" last year and been left impressed I couldn't miss this one, and thankfully I wasn't disapointed. A brilliant idea of mixing a bit of history with outstanding comedy Bruce Fumey is one not to be missed. If only history lessons were this hilarious at school I could have majored in the subject, but then I'd probably be flipping burgers for a living so it may be good thing they weren't.

About the Jacobites - EdFringe Aug 1 2007.
This is comedy for people with a brain, not that is is hard work, it's really funny but with his past experience as a teacher, Bruce imparts real knowledge about the Jacobites, as well as great comedy. There are serious moments too, thought provoking even, but mainly and above all this is an original, really funny show. See it and enjoy!

This is comedy for people with a brain, not that is is hard work, it's really funny but with his past experience as a teacher, Bruce imparts real knowledge about the Jacobites, as well as great comedy. There are serious moments too, thought provoking even, but mainly and above all this is an original, really funny show. See it and enjoy!

Bruce put on another great show last night. I went to Tam O'Shanter last year and loved learning by comedy, but wondered how he was going to make a massacre funny. He did though, and I can thoroughly recommend the show, he's a real gem. Take a lot to drink though, as the room was boiling!
Bring on next year!

Bruce Fummey’s Fringe shows have always tackled themes. His first was Physics, his second last year was about Tam O’Shanter and this year he casts his eyes and mind over the Jacobites.

To a small, but full, upstairs room at the Beehive, Bruce waxed lyrical for an hour (with a brief diversion showing off his French lingual skills-“duex bierre s’il vous plait”) about the Jacobites, British history and the meaning and definition of words and the observations of the differences between Scots and English (apparently it has to do with cricket).

A school teacher up until last year, when he decided to become a full time stand up comedian, Bruce held forth on the historical version of events from Henry VIII up until the Battle of Culloden (and all points in-between) in a sometimes vulgar, sometimes profound, but always funny manner, with the odd modern references thrown in. (I won’t spoil the jokes and there are plenty of them).

Ranging from hairy Highlanders to a visit to a shrine in Kuwait City (and the joys of Kuwaiti Customs at the airport), Bruce hits the mark with his vision, his mind and his laugh out loud humour.

Though only a preview, and occasionally stopping to check his notes, the show was quite slick and with a bit of fine-tuning, Bruce Fummey should have a very successful Fringe show this year. Quite simply, the guy knows how to make you laugh and make you laugh often.

Go check him out.

Bruce recently gave me some personal training on public speaking and speech writing - I think I have now eventually cracked my fear of speaking in public - thanks Bruce!

I saw Bruce at the recent Dubai Caledonian Society Burns Night. Laugh! I nearly pee'd myself. From the reaction of the rest of the crowd, they alsofound Bruce extreamly funny.
The Society in Dubai are also now thinking of bringing Bruce out again in June. so watch this space.
If you are thinking of hiring Bruce, do not hesitate.

Stuart

Callander & District Round Table 25th Charter Dinner Dreadnought Hotel Callander

Thanks Bruce For Speaking at our Dinner it was indeed a great night had by all. You had us all in stiches at your stories and tales with no offence meant to our other 2 speakers who were very good as well i can say you stole the show.I look forward to hearing you again and to anyone thinking of asking bruce to speak at your dinner then i can highly recommend him. All the best from Callander Round Table

Bruce spoke at our 25th anniversary dinner and even made physics funny! After hearing so many speakers who tell jokes I've heard before it was great to have an after dinner speaker who had lots of good original material. I will be looking out for his shows in the future and would recommend him for any after dinner function.

Seen Bruce and the Dubai Caledonian Society Burns night, 1st Feb 07. Thought he was excellent. Good to see that along with few other others (myself included) Bruce was still there at 3.30am helping the bar staff remove the last of the whisky from the bottles.
A good night/morning!

Saw the show tonight in Stirling. Really really enjoyed it and learned loads about the poem and it's author. Didn't think it would be possible to laugh so much whilst learning stuff!

You should think about doing a child-friendly version for the fringe - I think my daughter would enjoy that. They do a lot of Burns in school.

Hi Bruce, seen your show in Falkirk last night,I thought your version of Tam 'O' Shanter was second to none and the build up was really BRILLANT,I learned a lot about Robert Burns and if you don't mind some of it I will use as a Burns speaker. Keep up the great work.
Again many thanks for a great night
Jim Mein

Had the pleasure of seeing Bruce in his Tam o Shanter show, he blew me away. His view of the world and his life was comedy genius.
As an englishman I was not looking forward to the Burns part of the show, but what can I say He brought the words alive with his passion. I would also like to pay a compliment to his sister Paula, what a voice! Thank you both for a wonderful evening.

Have been trying to see this show since it played he played the fest last year and finally got the chance last night in Glasgow, and honestly can't recommend it enough to everyone.

First class on stage story telling and cheeky one liners Truly one of most enjoyible shows i've seen in a long time, informative, brilliantly paced and of course funny as hell.

Can't wait for the next one.

Great show in Perth last night. Really funny, and you deserved all that applause.

Those weren't tears in your eyes, were they?

Good luck with the rest of the tour...... and the physics.

Bruce Fummey has an out of the ordinary view of his native Scotland, and his take of the Burns' night classic, Tam O'Shanter is no exception. He specialises in after dinner speaking but his mainline is comedy - the two go hand in hand. his sideways glance at Robert Burns' most famous poem is simply and purely hilarious.

His research is deep, his timing spitsecond and his ad-lib ability amazing. Hecklers and know-it-alls are sorted with straight wit. His voice has the right tone to do the original poem justice and his passion for his topic is obvious. Fummey's humour keeps you going all night, the subject matter's funny anyway, but there's a moral in the story.

Just been to see Bruce's show 'About Tam O'Shanter' at the brilliant Out to Lunch Festival. Fantastic way to spend a lunch hour! Bruce was hilarious and really brought alive the story of Burns' Tam O'Shanter with an inspired performance. We will definately be keeping an eye out for him in the future, hope he plays here again soon.

An "intimate" audience with Bruce in Oban. What a fantastic show, Bruce you kept us in stiches laughing all evening, and I learned loads too. I'm soon to leave Oban for Australia and your show touched on a lot of the things I will miss when I go. As well as the entertainment you gave me a new view on Burns. Good luck with the rest of the tour.
Yours,
one "very satisfied customer"

Saw Bruce in "About Tam O'Shanter" at the Beehive Pub during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August. Know the poem pretty well and would agree with commenter below that Mr. Burns himself would greatly enjoy and appreciate the show. Bruce recites "Tam" wonderfully, and he is a powerfully engaging comedian, raconteur, and sage. His students are fortunate.

I agree with Gillian. Bruce was fantastic. I haven't laughed so much in a long time. Many people attending the Elgin Writers' Seminar and Cheese and Wine evening said just how much they enjoyed Bruce and his renditition of Tam O'Shanter. My husband who's English said he'd like to read it sometime! Huge thanks Bruce from all at Elgin Writers.

I saw Bruce at the Elgin Writers Seminar last weekend and he was fabulous. Haven't laughed so much for so long in ages and I have huge admiration for anyone who can remember the whole of Tam o'Shanter... let alone give such a breathtaking performance! If he'd been one of my teachers I might actually have learned something about physics. Not only that, he was incredibly inspiring when he talked about reading and writing. I'd had a rubbish week with editors/publishers in the run-up to the seminar, but Bruce completely dispelled my terrible mood and re-inspired me. Go see him, book him, whatever. He's very, very funny. Thanks Bruce!

I saw Bruce the other week at the Edinburgh Festival and he was one of the definite highlights. Fascinating, entertaining, witty and generally laugh out loud hilarious.

I'd definitely recommend one of Bruce's shows to anybody.

There was no exaggeration when the festival guide described Bruce's recital of Tam O Shanta as one of the best performances you'll ever see.

Saw your show tonight and it was brilliant, I may sue because my jaws hurt so much but hey thats what we paid for.

I saw Bruce a while back in Stirling. It was absolutely amazing, non stop laughs.

Thanks for a great night. If i'm ever back up in Scotland i will be looking out for your shows.

Saw the show in Edinburgh last week, it was brilliant! Well delivered and an excellent rendition of Tam'O Shanter to finish - well worth making time to see this man if you get the chance!

The Beehive, Sunday, 20th August

An absolutely brilliant show!!

It was the only show I'm going to at the Festival this year and we chose an real winner. My husband, daughter and I never stopped laughing at Bruce's sharp wit and keenly observed humour. and the rendition of Tam O' Shanter was the best we've ever heard.

Bruce is a master of his craft and he must be an amazing teacher!

Bruce - you are wicked. I was at your show with my sister in Edinburgh last night and we serioulsy havent stopped laughing since.

Being a bit of a Tam fan your take on the famous tale really was first class.

It is clear to see you have as much passion about Burns as you do about your comedy - thanks so much for a great night.

Just a quick note to say my wife Cathy and I had a great night at your show at the festival this week. Tam was some pup and you did Robbie great justice with your set, as fringe virgins we thoroughly enjoyed your set and as a result we are to return next year and all being well catch your show agian, if your ever over in the emerald isle or coming over this way please let us know and there will be a warm welcome for you as-well as some good guninness and not that shite you lot serve over in bonnie scotland....
Cheers

I went to see Bruce at the Beehive on the Grassmarket. I needed a good laugh, and I got that! He seems to be naturally funny, and I really really enjoyed his rendition of Tam O'Shanter, I'd never heard it before, and spoken in Scots it was a really good evening.
Thanks Bruce!

Enjoyed your show at the Beehive.
it was a quick hour! Great story telling
and so interesting,It was rounded off by the best reciting of Tam o'Shanter I've heard. We found out about you from a flyer in the Chinese in Polmont! Hope to see you at Falkirk Town Hall.I've given them a great review.

Went to see Bruce a few days ago in the Grassmarket and was most impressed. Not only with his sharp humour but also his skill at reciting Burns. Never paused or struggled to remember it once. I went to see Bruce knowing (I'm ashamed to admit it) nothing about Tam O'Shanter but left with a good knowledge about the poem delivered in a sharp and witty way. Seen this show for free since it was a preview, but would definately pay to see him in the future. 5 stars!

Asked in a survey some years ago what was my favourite poem, without hesitation my reply was Tam O’Shanter. Consequently, I know something of the power of the narrative and imagery. Bruce Fummey breathes life into a poem that dates from a bygone rustic era. However some things don’t change. Husbands go out drinking till late and may take a fancy to a woman, leaving long suffering wives at home their anger simmering.
He is a master raconteur having done his research thoroughly, but he can also deliver the funny one liners with great timing. He can wander into impromptu humour feeding off audience reaction and comments. The night I saw him he dealt brilliantly with late Germans, a mobile phone going of at a big dramatic moment and know it all Fifers.
He rounds off the show with a complete and dramatic rendition of the whole poem to a well satisfied and appreciative audience from a variety of different backgrounds. He has the voice and the passion to do the poem justice. Had Rabbie himself had one hour of life to be part of the audience, I am sure he would have enjoyed such a powerful performance.
Bruce Fummey is hugely entertaining and an emerging new talent.

*****

Saw the Tom O'Shanter performance at the 2006 Fringe - hilarious and informative. Had me laughing throughout - and this is coming from a Canadian who knows little of the genius that is Robby Burns.

A fantastic show!

Thank you very much indeed for giving your talk to our Rotary Club on 20th June. It was not so much a talk as an entertainment! Certainly it was greatly enjoyed by all attending and several people spoke to me about it when I attended our meeting last week.
Congratulations and thanks.
If that is anything to go by I am sure that your alternative career will develop in leaps and bounds.
With best wishes,
Michael

Bruce has a long connection with Perthshire, and sometimes that can pose problems:- "familiarity breeds contempt" . However the very opposite was true. Everyone had a hugely enjoyable night.He had the audience in the palm of his hand. He`s big, he`s brown, he`s the best thing in town! Bruce you`re welcome back anytime. We`ve held your coat as ransom.

What a cracking night! All the guys have been raving!

BOOK THIS GUY HE IS EFFIN MAGIC!!!!!!

I had the pleasure of listening to Bruce at the Falkirk rugby club dinner.
A bright light of talent, able to appeal to all adult ages with even the female staff listening in. He has unsurpassed wit without belittling his audience, if you get the opportunity, go along and enjoy.

At Just Laugh in perth: Absolutely amazing. Incredible skills, unbelievably funny, very quick wit and brilliant sense of humour, I am now going to go every month, and i already have my tickets for it, and the majority of this decision is because of a very talented and funny compere!

Bruce accepted our invitation to participate in Glasgows Cafe Scientifique (
http://www.cafescientifique.org/) on Monday 3rd April at the Tron Theatre in Glasgow. We were addressing the therapeutic effects of laughter with a scientist and Bruce provided a section of stand-up comedy. Despite this being a very challenging remit and a very different audience from his usual, he was absolutely fabulous and cleverly weaved in his experience as a science teacher into the content of his show. I have already had several emails from people saying how much they enjoyed the evening and highlighting Bruce as the star of the show! If laughter really is good for you (I'm convinced!), then 100 very very healthy people left the Tron Theatre on Monday night!! Thank you and well done Bruce!

Bruce proposed The toast to Scotland at the annual celebration dinner of Falkirk Burns Club. Bruce delivered the toast in fine style but began with an appreciation of his fellow entertainers that displayed the generous nature of the man. Bruce centred his toast on the nature of the Scottish psyche that welcomed and exported people from and to all parts of the world. Bruce made fun of himself and his own background in what proved to be a hilarious delivery. His huge intellect and amazing humour earned him a well deserved standing ovation from the Club.

Have seen Bruce several times and most recently he performed a fantastic Tam O'Shanter at our local Burns Supper. Bruce also hosted a very successful comedy night at our hotel. I can only say that Bruce has many strings to his comedic, speechmaking and performing bow and would thoroughly recommend that if you need someone to add a little bit of sparkle. panache and professionalism to any event then Bruce is your man.

Bruce was at his brilliant best at the Tartan Weavers Burns Club - great finale to a great supper.
The school stories were superb

I first saw Bruce at 2005's Fringe Festival in the Beehive Inn. The Greek, The Apple and the Time Machine, fantastic. I was even more pleased when we found out Bruce was the opening comedian at Bluu (in Glasgow) Big Comedy Gong show. Thanks for a great night.

This man is by far the best for a good night. He is outstanding and will have you laughing with the 1st words out of his mouth. And he is that good you will still be talking about your night out with him weeks later maybe months later. Just like i am doing now as its over 7months since i had the best night out i think i ever have had.

All the best Bruce you are by far the best in Scotland no the UK A !!!! ti hell with it make a statment THE WORLD

Just thought I'd say you were absolutly hilarious at The Hairy Watt. Although people did keep asking me later on if it was setup in advance that I'd give out the prize.

Your hour long stand-up went by in a blur. Well maybe not for you. It was
utterly brilliant. A great night out.

The show was fantastic! We thoroughly enjoyed it, would recommend this show to anyone (apart from those who get confused between physics and woodwork) ;-) Nice one mate

What a fabulous show, funniest I've seen at the fringe so far. Almost learned something too! Well worth the £6, go see the big man, you'll laugh til you pish :)

Great venue, I laughed from beginning to end - definitely the best comedy gig I have seen this year and pretty educational too...unless you already know how to measure the mass of a planet using no more than a banana, a piece of string and a small Mallard duck! (actually the big fella doesnt tell you how to do this, but that's probably because we ran out of time).

An intimate venue, original premise and funny to boot. Go see.

Very funny. Had the audience in tears of laughter. Good stage presence, likeable personna, and used audience well to augment the more structured parts of the show. The best comedy that I've seen in the Festival this year, and nice that it came from a Scot.

Bruce Fummey calls himself Afro-Celtic but has the looks of James Bond's Oddjob and the voice of Billy Connolly. He works as a physics teacher and this show is about what the title says: the work of Aristotle, Newton and Einstein, with a bit of Galileo thrown in for free.
Bruce must inspire the laziest and thickest pupils in the roughest schools because he is, in style, one of those mad TV experts in the David Bellamy mode.
He has four selling points: He knows hissubject backwards, is is wildly and entertainingly enthusiastic, can explain difficult concepts clearly (though I've heard relativity better explained twice before), has a sharp stand-up brain
Thumpingly well-delivered, this superbly-crafted script explains complex theories in easy-to-understand similes and tops off each explanation with beautifully-timed comic punchlines.
His successful intention is to enthuse, entertain and awe. This show - a serious lecture so integrated and impregnated with comedy that it is impossible to separate the two - and Bruce's performance come highly recommended. Although whether he can replicate his performance on another subject or other subjects is another matter.
The ‘rival’ physics show in Edinburgh this year - The Albert Einstein Experience" at the Gilded Balloon - is entertaining too, though it is not really a comedy show, more Theatre in Education.
Bruce Fummey is a considerably talented comedian. BBC Science Features should snap him up.

Really enjoyed the show. I had worried that it might be too physicsy but we all loved it.

Bruce Fummey hits scintilating form with his hilarious stand up show throwing physics and comedy into a blender with painfully amusing results. Within seconds he has the crowd at his mercy with his immaculate execution of punchlines. For only £6 you will witness the funniest science show of the festival, go see it!

Brilliant!!!!! An hour of jaw aching laughter that was infact an hour and a quarter that passed in 60 seconds. Mind Bruce is a big lad and his sheer mass may have been responsible for bending light and time. 4e should be proud of their teacher and he was even fairly kind to them. At £6 a pop I don't think you will find better value on the fringe. A 5* performance thanks Mr Fummney I've left the apple on your desk.

Allana Parker, Epilepsy Scotland
April 2005

‘Bruce’s triple X charm and double-time delivery of banter and stories won him both the audience’s heart and a Glasgow Wags award. Although he competed with four other worthy after dinner speakers. Bruce is simply the best.

Bruce was the star speaker at Royal High RFC's dinner last year.had the place in raptures, nobody wanted to follow him! Genius!!

Saw Bruce at Jongulers in Glasgow, brilliant and witty - brought the house down

Bruce Fummey had the crowd belly-laughing in seconds

The 'best comic on the Afro-Celtic circuit' was quick to whip up the crowd in anticipation

Bruce performed at our Cricket club Dinner last Friday. It was a great success & Bruce's stand-up comedy as the final turn went down a treat.

Much of the undoubted success of our Burns Supper was certainly due to your amazing repertoire and enegy. I speak for all our members and guests when I offer you our heartfelt thanks. You were terrific.

Bruce,

Excellent stand-up routine. Had the crowd in stiches. All original material, and delivered with passion! Loved the story about you getting on the plane.

A superb stand-up at our rugby dinner. Eat your heart out Billy Connelly there's a new kid on the Scottish Block.

Hi Bruce,

I have watched you grow as a speaker and now rejoice in your success. What a wonderful presentation we heard at the dinner in Carlisle. Didn't you do well!

Bruce, thank you for a fabulous afternoon, our lunch was much enriched by your presence, we all enjoyed a great performance, I don't think I could have laughed much more
Thank you so much, I'm glad we got to you before you become too much in demand as you surely will

All the Best
Ann

Whoa this guy really is a one of a kind!
The way Bruce tells his stories is great he really draws you in and then smacks you straight in the gob with a cracking punch line.
Ace!

Seeing Bruce Fummey at The Stand (Monday 1st August) is one of the best Monday night I've ever spent in Edinburgh. His whole set brimmed with self-depricating one-liners. From the opening moment the material fizzed, and his delivery started strong and grew in energy to a side-splitting climax. It seemed a joyous performance for him and for us. Scotland's best kept comedy secret.

I was at the Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow last month for my fiancee's birthday. Both ourselves and the couple we were with had a great night. We had been several times before but thought Bruce stood out, his act was brilliant and I would certainly make a point of going back next time he was on the bill.

It's always good to work with a comedian as funny as Bruce is, but it's even better when the comedian is a genuine and decent chap as well.
Good luck Bruce you will go far!

Funny, funny, funny; and that's just his attire. Girls are just drawn to the big man in his kilt. I have never seen so many women in the front row smile due to their allocated seating!
Bruce loves comedy, and the audience love him. Quick witted and very professional; he was a great ingredient to make a fun filled night of comedy for everyone at The Stand comedy club (Edinburgh) tonight.

My first night at the Stand Comedy club and I saw this guy Bruce Fummey. He did it for me, laugh! Told the girls at work how much I enjoyed his act and the stand venue.

Bruce did an open spot last year and went down a storm. We got him back soon after as support to Des McLean and he delivered again! Top stuff from a good guy!
Lorne Walton
Oban Comedy Club

Fantastically funny MC at the Comedy Club - definitely going back again!

for the last 3 year, bruce has been our MC at our sportsman`s dinner , brilliant and fantastic are two words that come to mind , comedy is about timing , he`s got it in abundance ! , as a speaker he`s got the audience in the palm of his hand .

"Bruce Fummey, whose easy delivery and original material produced the first real laughs of the night"

"It is easy to see how you were Speaker of the Year"

"You are as crazy as we are! Your presentations and recitals on the night went down a storm!"

"One of the best speakers we have ever had".