Children are Stinky 4****

If you have young children, then Children are Stinky is a show guaranteed to keep them, and you, laughing, cheering and clapping for a full 50 minutes.

The show features the wonderfully silly and talented Australian duo Jason and Kylie. … Read More

Jack Gleadow – Mr Saturday Night 4****

Jack Gleadow harks back to the Saturday night variety acts of the 70’s and 80’s (long before he was born). The likes of Bruce Forsyth, Russ Abbott, Tommy Cooper, Cannon and Ball and many more have provided him with the … Read More

Sarah Jane Morris: Sweet Little Mystery 4****

Sarah Jane Morris and Tony Remy provide a fitting homage to the late great John Martyn through their own interpretation of his music. They are joined on stage by Tim Cansfield their long term collaborator on acoustic guitar.

Sarah is … Read More

Carol Cates Tell Tale 4****

It was ten years ago that I first saw Carol Cates perform at the Fringe and have seen her perform quite a few times in the last decade. The format of her show is always very similar, Carol perched on … Read More

Andy Smart:- 40 Years at the Edinburgh Fringe 4****

I knew Andy Smart, actor, TV Presenter, high class and mprov comedian had been a regular feature at the Fringe for ages but I was surprised to learn that he had been in Edinburgh for 40 years. That’s dedication for … Read More

JJ Whitehead 5 Times I Have Lied to Myself 4****

It has been a few years since I have seen this amiable very funny Canadian comedian perform here in Edinburgh but here he is back at last. His initial audience warm-up referenced the sound bleed from another room and being … Read More

Devil May Care – Marcus Brigstocke – 5*****

Although I had read that the multi award-winning comedian was returning to the Fringe for an hour of stand-up in the person of Lucifer himself, I hadn’t actually expected Marcus Brigstocke to appear as he was depicted on his poster, … Read More

The Amazing Bubble Man – 4****

Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles, bubbles, bubbles etc. You know exactly what you are going to get with this show and you still stare in amazement just like the children gasping at all the types of things you can do with … Read More

Mr Men and Little Miss – 4****

If, like me, you grew up on the original 1970/80sTV show of Mr Men and then The Little Miss series you will have some strong feelings towards these characters and this show will take you back to a simpler … Read More

Daliso Chaponda: Blah, Blah, Blah Blacklist 4****

Daliso Chaponda originates from Malawi in Central Africa, a country most famous for supplying children for American singers to adopt he quips at the top of the show which drew a huge laugh from the packed out crowd. And he … Read More