Bella Humphries: Square Peg 3***

This was a show of two parts, though Bella Humphries’ massive smile and hugely expressive face is ever present. The initial part of the show, the sort of getting to know you bit, delivered solid observational stand up material. Solid … Read More

Isabelle Farah: Nebuchadnezzar 3.5***

This show has a refreshingly original framing; ostensibly it’s an examination of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon – the one who built the hanging gardens. Just under the surface it’s also got topical satire and modern social commentary. It’s a bit … Read More

Alexis Gay: Unprofessional 3***

Alexis Gay is a great presenter, and she probably would have been a good manager and quite successful in the corporate world, if it hadn’t been soul-destroying. It’s good for lots of reasons that she’s not still in that world, … Read More

Emma Holland 4****

I received an extra content warning email a bit before the show, and while some of Emma Holland’s material did poke at the limits of what some might find funny in a spirit of fun and subversion, it’s nothing like … Read More

Juliette Burton: Hopepunk 3.5***

Juliette Burton achieves what she sets out to do and sends the audience out the door on the whole more uplifted than when they came in. Some came in quite enthused already, but Ms Burton has verve and energy and … Read More

Pete Heat- Bogus 4****

Pete Heat is a tall comedy magician with a unique style of his own, literally! My perception of a magician has always been a clean-cut, well-dressed individual wearing a white shirt, black jacket and hat, but that’s not Pete! His … Read More

Rosco McClelland – Sudden Death 5*****

Rosco McClelland is a Scottish comedian who has been gathering quite a profile both here and further afield over the decade or so he has been performing. I have seen most of his previous Edinburgh shows and have always enjoyed … Read More

Sarah Keyworth – My Eyes are Up here 4 ½ ****

I have only ever seen Sarah Keyworth on TV before, but such is their reputation and the little one can glean from telly I, along with many, many others packed into a cellar in the old town to witness the … Read More

To Free a Mocking Bird 4 – Grace Aki 4****

This performance begins with reference to ‘Gone with the Wind’ and an insight into the author, Margaret Mitchell who was born in the year 1900 in Atlanta Georgia, but what’s the connection to Grace?

Grace’s grandad Tommy was serving in … Read More

Magical Bones: Bonefide Magic 5*****

I love a good magic show, who doesn’t? No matter what age, there is that curiosity, “how did they do that?”. However, what makes this show just that extra bit special is an added combination of talents.

Magical Bones delivers … Read More