Interiors – Vanishing Point 4***

This is a companion piece to Vanishing Point’s The Destroyed Room (also at The Lyceum) but an altogether easier watch. At times as cringe worthy as a 21st Century Abigail’s Party, the audience acts as voyeurs as we watch the … Read More

Smother – 201 Dance Company 4****

London based 201 Dance Company make a welcome return to the Fringe with Smother, choreographed by their founder, Andrea Walker.

The piece aims to explore relationships, specifically homosexual relationships, presented through urban dance. Themes of addiction, obsession and commitment are … Read More

Johnny Cochrane: Appeal 3***

This is Johnny Cochrane’s Fringe Debut in which he reckons he has discovered the formula for the perfect comedy show. He certainly has a wide appeal with charisma and relaxed style of delivery.

The show starts with apparent backstage … Read More

Lucie Pohl: Apohlcalypse Now 5*****

Since seeing her debut Fringe show, Hi Hitler, in 2014, for me, Lucie is one of the must see performers of the Edinburgh Fringe, and again she did not disappoint. In this year’s show Lucie hones her exceptional acting skills … Read More

Phil Nichol – Twenty 5*****

It is becoming of any artist with an extensive back catalogue of material to at some time deliver a ‘Greatest Hits’ Package and boy does Phil Nichol have such a collection to draw from this being his 20th solo Edinburgh … Read More

Neil Henry Mindwangler 4****

I first became aware of Neil Henry during Fringe 2015 when I went to his show not really expecting to have a good time, and magician/illusionist/mind reading shows are not my thing. I left being blown away at the undoubted … Read More

The Fantastical return Of Greyfriar’s Bobby 4****

What a great start to this years Fringe! A terrific little venue in St Andrews Square, surrounded by great food and a great atmosphere, you are led into a lovely tent with seating perfectly laid out so that the children … Read More

Jack Klaff Beyond Price 4***

Being one of an audience of three people (in a spacious venue) could be an unsettling experience but when Jack Klaff weaves his spell in front of you an hour just flies by. Jack ponders on many subjects such as … Read More

Alex Love – How to Win a Pub Quiz 3***

Alex Love – How to Win a Pub Quiz 3*** I suppose it is a bit unusual to go to a pub quiz around midday, but once inside the darkened venue it doesn’t really matter. This has all the ingredients … Read More

The Destroyed Room – Vanishing Point 4***

This thought provoking play is inspired by a Jeff Wall photograph of a room in complete disarray. Every night three actors gather in a living room and are videoed whilst a discussion is sparked off by one of the actors … Read More