Carl Donnelly 3: Carl Donnelier!

4 Stars ****

 One young comedian with a growing reputation and following is definitely Carl Donnelly and having seen his full length show for the first time it is not difficult to understand why.

Donnelly is a laid back … Read More

Satellites – Awful Pie Theatre

3 Star ***

There are advantages and disadvantages in taking a literary classic and adapting it to the confines of a small acting space and obviously the time restraints that are imposed on companies during the Fringe.

This young … Read More

Pink Noise by FORK

5 Stars

*****

Each year at the Fringe there are a few acts that aren’t generally well known at the start but, by word of mouth and several favourable reviews, they become the memorable acts of that year. I … Read More

Ed Reardon: A Writer’s Burden

4 Stars

****

Christopher Douglas takes on the role of Ed Reardon in a humorous recounting of the life to date of an aging English writer who has squandered the possible opportunity to make his mark as an author of … Read More

The Wright Brothers

3 Stars

***

After seeing this production of the Wright Brothers, I feel I was more educated than entertained. Of course, Wilbur (Timothy Allsop) and Orville (Robin Hemmings) did succeed in making one of the most important achievements of … Read More

Kev Orkian the Guilty Pianist – The Closed Venues Tour

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

What can I say? Kev is a musical comedian and does it superbly. He has a quick wit and a great rapport with the audience. He is very funny and a very good player … Read More

Truly Medley Deeply

4 stars **** 7th August show.

Okay, outfits aside, this young quartet are excellent – individually very talented players as well as gelling as a group. The singing is great too and medley following medley of popular songs is performed … Read More

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