NewsRevue 2016 5*****

NewsRevue is an integral part of the Edinburgh Fringe, and it’s easy to see why. It’s a fast-paced topical show packed with sketches, songs and voice-over gags all combining to summarize and satirize the year.

And what a year it … Read More

Mermalade 3***

I have never before been welcomed to a show by an oyster, but they were charming, and kept the queue from getting fretful.

Once the show started these same oysters became very philosophical, before we met the title character, a … Read More

Comedy Club 4 Kids 3***

Comedy Club 4 Kids is becoming a Fringe institution, as a great way for adults and children to enjoy stand up together.

Our host was Lee Kyle, an engaging man who got the children calling out excitedly, fully engaged with … Read More

The Remains of Tom Lehrer (performed by Adam Kay) 5*****

Adam Kay arrived on stage in very low-key style, but quickly got on with what the audience wanted – Tom Lehrer’s songs, with mild tweaks to keep them up to date.

Accompanying himself on the grand piano, Kay hit his … Read More

Paul Thorne: This Month’s Apocalypse 3***

Paul Thorne is an interesting comic, with plenty to say on a lot of topical issues, from the Home Office deportation list, to a succinct summary of US voter trends; from the BBC’s terrified weather reporters, to a Taliban lullaby, … Read More

The Secret Garden 4****

Such a beloved story can be a challenge for a youth theatre group, but the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre didn’t let it show.

In a tale like this, there is always back-story to narrate, but on stage action kept the pace … Read More

Science Magic 3***

This show is part of the Free Festival, so you can’t book a ticket, but it is worth getting there early to get your place in the queue – this show is worth it. Your mini magicians will love the … Read More

Funny Stuff For Happy People 3***

Martin ‘BigPig’ Mor is a very silly man, and his young audience love every moment of it. From borrowing a child’s smelly shoe, to a group rap, to vanishing facial hair, this show is just one silly, funny thing after … Read More

The Amazing Scene Machine 4****

The moment you arrive, you get Plasticine to play with – at last a children’s show that actually encourages you to be fiddling around from the off!

Jim Parkyn, from Aardman quickly guides his young, and old new model-makers in … Read More

Diva Las Vegas – The Sundaes 4****

These Divas brought the warmth of Vegas to a wet and miserable night in Edinburgh. The ladies introduced themselves as Chocolate Sundae, Vanilla Sundae and Strawberry Sundae, wearing suitably coloured outfits so we knew who each one was. They did … Read More