Rob Deering – The One

****

4 Stars

Rob Deering has been coming to the Edinburgh Fringe for 11 years now man and boy and has this process has taken place he has gradually almost morphed into a total one man band, just him, his … Read More

Lady Carol Must Die – Lady Carol

*****

5 Stars

Although this show is listed in the cabaret section of the Fringe brochure I feel it could be equally at home in either the music section or even comedy. If there was a section called entertainment it … Read More

Sara Pascoe : The Musical

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3 Star

I have to admit being intrigued by the title of this show. I knew of Ms Pascoe the stand-up, Ms Pascoe the actor, but Ms Pascoe the singer?

Along with quite a mixed crowd I took my … Read More

Jessica Fostekew – Brave New Word

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4 Star

I first became aware of Jessica Fostekew during last years Fringe and was instantly hooked into her style. Okay maybe she isn’t the most ground breaking comic around, but she certainly is a funny lady.

12 months … Read More

Pretending things are a c*ck

***

This show isn’t actually as immature as it sounds. Granted, it does contain lots of pictures of Mr Bennett posing with various things, but it’s all tied together with the stories behind the images. He attempts to … Read More

Garrett Millerick: Sensible Answers to Stupid Questions

**

Garrett has been plagued by his inability to answer questions, in particular stupid ones. Some explanation is given as to what a stupid question consists of, and for the rest of the time, Garrett tells stories of the consequences … Read More

The Improverts

*****

The Improverts are a troupe of sketch comics. The show is based on audience suggestions for their various ‘games’, so it’s different every night. If they’re always as entertaining as they were tonight, you’re guaranteed some fun.

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A Real Man’s Guide to Sainthood

*****

Having enjoyed Milk Productions show last year Bluebeard: A Fairytale for Adults, I know the company has a flair for original and imaginative theatre. This year their version of George being plucked from obscurity to become a Saint has … Read More

Kemble’s Riot

****

Zincbar Performing Arts version of a now little known piece of theatre history is given a very direct treatment because we as members of the audience have a crucial part to play in the action. Kemble’s Riot is based on … Read More

Botallack O’Clock

****

My immediate impression of Eddie Elks black comedy was the stunning and absorbing performance given by Dan Frost in the role of abstract painter Roger Hilton CBE. The play is set in Hilton’s bedroom sometime in the final years … Read More