Cardinal Sin 3***

This felt like a student, rather than professional, production, which is what it is. It’s in the guide as comedy, but this is very much comic theatre: a farcical play (the play is in the genre of farce, … Read More

Ivy Paige: Filthy Rich 4****

Who is Ivy Paige? Talented singer, burlesque queen, comedian. In this hour long show, Ivy Paige takes us through her ‘get rich programme’. She sings her way through both well known and original songs, while of course getting to know … Read More

Butterfly Rammy 4****

This show has grown from the increase in political engagement in Scotland inspired by the referendum. While it was produced by yes-voters/independence-supporters/generally-lefties, a good portion of the discussion (today, about division) was about how to engage with the … Read More

The Secret Life Of Suitcases 5*****

Based in the Netherbow’s Scottish Storytelling Centre, this is a simply stunning show. Anyone who fails to fall in love with Larry, simply has a heart made of stone! It is an actual joy to behold, as we followed the actions … Read More

The Jabberwocky 4****

Based upon the poem by Lewis Carroll, the Jabberwocky is brought to you with the use of music dance and puppetry. It follows the story of a young boy on a quest to locate the Jabberwocky in order to help … Read More

Hairy Maclary’s Cat Tales 4****

I am delighted to see that Hairy Maclary remains a firm fixture at the Fringe, and unlike other Fringe regulars, he returns each year with a different tale to tell, and each time the audience are nothing short of delighted. … Read More

Tatterdemalion 5*****

The only criticism I have of the show I saw is that the audience were a little confused and slow to understand what was expected of them. Everything else was brilliant.

The show, as the programme … Read More

Simon Munnery: And Nothing But 4****

Mr Munnery is entirely at home on stage, even the one in the Stand where the audience are almost sitting on it. The show started with several openings, almost any one of which could have served well on … Read More

Ray Bradshaw: I Dare Ray to… 4****

Ray Bradshaw is a young comic from Glasgow, bases the concept of his show on a series of dares he received and a few of those he accepted and accomplished during 2013.

Bradshaw is an amiable comic who knows how … Read More

Aisling Bea: Plan Bea 4***

In 2013 Aisling Bea was nominated as Best Newcomer for her debut Edinburgh hour and although was missing last year, other stuff got in the way, the lady herself is back with a show packed with laughs and entertainment.

Her … Read More