Edinburgh Tonight with Joe Simmons and Lorraine Chase

3 stars *** 7th August show.

These ‘Best of’ shows are hard, hard work. I did it myself a few years ago and hats off to the team for bringing Edinburgh Tonight back again this year. I appreciate just how … Read More

Elsa Jean McTaggart

5 stars ***** 7th August show.

With a beautiful voice and highly accomplished fiddling, Elsa sings her own original songs while accompanying herself on either her fiddle or guitar. The songs are very appealing, excellent and often personal – she … Read More

Sharron Matthews Superstar: Jesus Thinks I’m Funny

5 stars

*****

7th August show.

Sharron is the only person I’ve seen who personally welcomes every audience member as they come in to their show. She is incredibly affable and sets everyone at ease, it’s almost like she’s … Read More

The Amazing Bubble Show

***** 5 Stars

This show has always received high acclaim amongst audience members and 2011 is no different, we sat through this show and once again watched child after child willingly throw themselves open to volunteer for mysterious tasks … Read More

Mitch Benn

4 Star ****

It has been all too long since one time Edinburgh resident larger than life comedian Mitch Benn graced the Fringe in a solo show.

I first came across him as part of a double act with … Read More

Rosie’s Pop Diary – Rosie Wilby

3 Star ***

Now I have of heard of Rosie Wilby the comedian for a few years now and each year I had seen her enjoyed her style more. But what I didn’t know that back in the 90’s, … Read More

Max and Ivan are Holmes and Watson

5 Stars

*****

Max and Ivan play not only Holmes and Watson but also many other characters, both male and female, in a rapid fire sequence of scenes. Their blend of surreal dialogue and intense physical action is totally … Read More

Elis James: Do You Remember the First Time?

3 Stars

***

Elis James has a conversational approach to his humorous brand of comedy as he weaves one-liners with longer story telling routines. The title of his show does catch the eye and gives him the freedom to … Read More

Those Magnificent Men

5 Stars

*****

The combined efforts to recreate an epic journey in words, action, sound, lighting and set construction have resulted in a heart-warming production of great quality and humour. Ian Shaw and Richard Earl take on the roles … Read More

4 Poofs and a Piano – Business as Usual

5 Stars

*****

The 4 Poofs are what they are but beneath all the non PC patter, they provide a solid hour of witty musical entertainment. When they sing as a quartet, they can really put a song across … Read More