Princess Pumpalot

4 stars ****

A very enjoyable romp for young children and their parents, Princess Pumpalot has the best of panto mixed in with more traditional childrens’ storytelling. Plenty of energy and visuals help to keep even the youngest audience member … Read More

Simon Donald – Butch Straight Poof 4 Star ****

I seriously didn’t have any idea what to expect prior to attending the show, the title made me a little confused as to what I was going to be entertained with for an hour.

Geordie Simon Donald is a blokey … Read More

Jason Manford – First World Problems 5 Star *****

Jason Manford has brought his First World Problems to the Fringe playing a short 5 date segment at the prestigious Edinburgh International Conference Centre. The setting maybe grand but there is no airs or graces about Manford. No entry music, … Read More

Dan Nightingale: Love in the Time of Cholesterol 4 Star ****

There is no doubt in my mind that Dan Nightingale is a funny and intelligent comic who on the times I have seen him previously always delivered. And this show is no exception.

Nightingale is now 32 and feeling broody. … Read More

The Essential Tom Stade: 12 Nights Only! 3 Star ***

There is no question that Canadian comic Tom Stade is a good comedian. There is also no doubt that he has a huge following and can do no wrong with them.

There is no doubt that he is hard working … Read More

Devil in the Deck

****

Paul Nathan takes on the persona of Jack Swindle from the American South in this engrossing combination of story- telling and card manipulation magic. Giving atmosphere to the show is the live music composed by John Anaya on guitar. … Read More

Luke Toulson: I Don’t Know How I Feel About My Kids – Free 4 Star ****

Luke Toulson is another ‘big name’ comic who has switched to the Free Fringe this year and the show might be free entry, but the quality of the hour on offer is of a very high standard.

Toulson is not … Read More

Shirley & Shirley: Carnage 5*****

Shirley & Shirley are writer/ performers Joanna Carolan and Pascale Wilson and they are performing their piece de resistance Carnage during Fringe 2013.

From the off these two ladies hit the ground running and the pace of the show never … Read More

1000 Suns

3 stars ***

This post-apocalyptic musical reminded me of a cross between We Will Rock You (the premise) and BioShock (the recorded voices). Unfortunately not much happens. True, there are love stories, parental defiance and a longing for a better … Read More

Armada

1 star *

Okay, good points – Jessa Liversidge who plays the Queen has a lovely voice and Victoria Hayles as Sarah tries really hard with what she has to work with. Also, sometimes the music is slightly too loud … Read More