The Shade Ain’t right

* * * 3 stars

This is the first play by Adiam Solomon, who has an Ethiopian background. It is an interesting take on racism. The setting is a dressing room in an American cabaret club during the Prohibition era. … Read More

Super Situation

* * * 3 stars

Dressed in a bright, yellow and blue outfit, and playing the part of Extraordinary Girl, Lois Tucker as the writer of the play has taken her inspiration from the style of comic books. She is … Read More

Tiffany Stevenson: Along Came A Spider

* * * * * 5 stars

It was back in March that I first saw Tiffany when she was performing at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh and I was really impressed with her as a performer and with … Read More

Tom Craine – Comfort Blanket

* * * 3 stars

Tom Craine was not a name I was aware of before Fringe 2009 programme appeared, but I’m always keen to hear new talent so I gave this early evening show a try.

It appeared that this … Read More

William Andrews – Nitwit

* * * * 4 stars

This is the third year on the trot that I’ve had the pleasure of seeing William Andrews perform.  And it is always a pleasure.  From 2007s excellently surprising ‘Ugly Kid’ to last year’s sublime … Read More

Seymour Mace Presents Funshine!

* * * * 4 stars

I wasn’t quite sure what was about to happen when I entered Stand II to witness Funshine. I certainly didn’t expect what I got however, but I am not complaining!! Oh no!! Far from … Read More

Lucky Dip

* * * * 4 stars

What happens when two saddo losers, who are desperate to become winners, come head to head? Surely something is gonna have to give!  This is the story that is told in this three handed … Read More

Jo Caulfield: Won’t Shut Up!

* * * * 4 stars

There seem to be a lot of issues in the press recently casting aspersions on the number of female comedians around and even doubting their abilities. We here at one4review do not think that … Read More

Elaine Malcolmson & Niall Browne: – All Kinds Of Everything

* * * 3 stars

Both Elaine Malcolmson and Niall Browne are well known on the Scottish comedy circuit, but until recently as solo performers.  However, they have joined forces for this Fringe and are presenting their show ‘All Kinds … Read More

Jon Richardson – This Guy at Night

* * * * * 5 stars

When Jon Richardson states early on in his show that he “does negativity” you might worry about just how amusing the next hour of your life is going to be.  However, Richardson’s particular … Read More