Standup
‘The Godfather of leftfield Irish comedy'
Hot Press
‘The Comedians’ Comedian’
Irish Times
‘One of the most creative and intelligent comedians I’ve ever seen’
The Guardian
‘The Comedians' Comedian's Comedian ’
Harry Hill
'In spite of my best efforts, Ian was always the perfect gentleman'
Gayle Tuesday
Deep Probings
‘For a funny Celt, catch tonight's last episode of the current Book at Bedtime. The memoirs of Fiachra MacFiach, read with perfect gravity by Ian Macpherson’
Financial Times
Late Again!
A novel for 7 – 9 year olds.
‘Its surreal twists and melancholic sense of fun will delight adults of all ages’
The Guardian
The Joy of Death
Pleasance - Edinburgh Fringe 2002
‘A mini-masterpiece’
Scotland on Sunday
The Chair
Assembly Rooms - Edinburgh Fringe 2001
‘A small tragic masterpiece, but you would hardly have known it to hear the laughter from the audience’
Scotsman
Ian often writes negative reviews about himself in order to redress the balance. These are mainly to be found in pseudonymous blogs. He sometimes comes across them by accident and feels quite hurt.