2020 The Musical 5*****

We had no idea what was ahead of us when we were ringing in the bells for 2020.This is not a morbid musical about the pandemic, in fact it feels like therapy as this amazing cast brings some light-heartedness … Read More

Artiste 3***

Being someone born in the 80s means I got to witness the brilliance of Art Attack and probably lesser known ‘Zzzap!’ both featuring Neil Buchanan. ‘Zzzap!’ featured a section called ‘Smart Arty’, a character who wore a beret, donned … Read More

Sophie’s Surprise 29th 5*****

Prepare to be entertained because this show has it all! Drama, theatre, acrobatics, magic, dance, music, comedy and energy beyond belief. A packed audience at Underbelly witnessed some amazing performances from an incredibly talented bunch of newcomers. Oh and did … Read More

A Bee Story – 5*****

Back in the buzzing world of A Bee Story, the audience was treated to the grandiosity of the queen bee’s entrance, carried gracefully by the dedicated worker bee. The stage was set with honey as the first need of the … Read More

The Dark Room for Kids! 5*****

This show for kids was my daughter’s favourite show last year and we couldn’t wait to see it again. Imagine a live-action computer game. We have the brilliant John Robertson as the host who leads a member of the audience … Read More

Maths at the Museum 4****

Kyle D Evans delivers a cracker of a show combining maths and comedy for kids. Set in the lecture theatre at the National Museum, Kyle uses props, games and the young audience to demonstrate a range of maths problems. My … Read More

Liam Withnail – Chronic Boom 4.5 ****

Liam Withnail – Chronic Boom 4****1/2

2022 Fringe saw Liam Withnail have a critically acclaimed show that sold out nightly and a lucrative series of gigs were planned for the autumn. But then in October he was diagnosed with ulcerative … Read More

Ivo Graham- Organised Fun 4****

It seems a long time ago that I first saw Ivo Graham at the Fringe as a young up and coming comic.

Obviously his star is still rising, Graham is always appearing on TV whether it is his stand-up … Read More

Francis Breen: White 3***

One of the Alternative Comedy Memorial Society’s permitted heckles is “we appreciated what you’re trying to do!”, and another is “encourage!”, both of which I would like to shout sincerely at Mr Breen’s firmly alternative show, which needs his audience to … Read More

Helen Duff: Lullabies 4.5****

One of the things art can be is transformative. The artist collects things or absorbs influences and experiences or assembles objects, then ruminates or percolates or remixes them, along with their own particular contribution, and returns to the world a … Read More