ForniKATEress 4****

Best known as a political comedian and commentator, Kate Smurfwaite bucks the trend of analysing Trump or Brexit and gets back to a tried and tested topic – sex! Specifically, her own sex life in a polyamorous relationship with one … Read More

Morgan and West: More Magic for Kids 4****

The last time I saw so many umbrellas in one places was… well yes, it probably was at the Edinburgh Fringe, but they were put to even better use in Mr Morgan’s trick, while Mr West feared both bad luck … Read More

Tom Ballard: Problematic 5*****

Tom Ballard is a young Australian comedian who in his third year at the Edinburgh Fringe is just going from strength to strength. Tom is extremely self and socially aware and this astute comedian knows how to work the audience … Read More

Car Crash Productions: Priscilla Queen of the Desert, 3 stars ***

Based on the film of the same name, ‘Priscilla’ the musical is a joyous and uplifting tale of acceptance and understanding. And a bus. However it’s a hard show to pull off in the Fringe.

This is an obviously inexperienced … Read More

Jem Brookes: Pull Yourself Together 3***

Jem Brookes is a lovely man, and this year’s show he describes as no-holds-barred and brutal. In many ways, it is, but that doesn’t stop it being funny. At one point, I cried, but at many points, I also laughed … Read More

Mae Martin and Nick Coyle: Show Party 2**

This show feels like it has potential, but it wasn’t yet realized on the day I saw it.

Essentially, Mae Martin and her friend Nick Coyle decided to do an improvised show. However “we forgot we don’t know how to … Read More

News Revue 2017 5*****

It’s no surprise that it’s a packed house for News Revue, as this Fringe staple is a guaranteed fun packed fast paced hour.

Any Revue of the news has got a lot to cover this year, from a certain … Read More

Disclosure Group: Porn, 1 star *

A few years ago there was “Porn, the Musical” in the Fringe, a fabulous piece from Malta which had excellent production values, catchy tunes and lyrics which should really have won an award. This ‘Porn’ though, sadly, has none of … Read More

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Atlantic: America and the Great War, 5 stars *****

One of two new shows sharing similar themes, Atlantic: America and the Great War follows the lives of two sisters as one leaves for war one one stays behind. The story is slightly confusing at the start but soon settles … Read More

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Atlantic: A Scottish Story, 5 stars *****

One of two new shows sharing similar themes, Atlantic: A Scottish Story follows the lives of two young childhood friends through a whole generation of growing up and apart. One leaves their traditional family home on a Scottish island, one … Read More