Rory Jones The Return of the wizword 3***

Rory Jones is the 2015 All-Ireland Poetry Slam Champion and the 2016 European Silver Medallist.   So there!  A proven wordsmith!  Excellent credentials on which to build a performance poetry show on!

Interacting with his laptop wielding stage partner Ashley, Rory … Read More

Michael Griffiths: Songs by Kylie – 4****

In a venue called “The Bubble Tent” that is pitched at the back of the George Square Theatre, Michael Griffiths provides a very entertaining insight into the songs and the life of Kylie Minogue.

We are taken through the highs … Read More

Card Ninja – Javier Jarquin – 4****

First of all, this is not a magic show but a Ninja show using playing cards. Who would have thought a simple pack of playing cards could be so dangerous. Not quite sure what Health and Safety would think as … Read More

The Marilyn Monroe Story – 4****

Fans of Marilyn Monroe and anyone interested in what this Hollywood icon was all about won’t be disappointed by this show. The story is well researched and provides an excellent insight to her life that includes some shocking revelations that … Read More

The Hummingbird Effect – 3***

St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland is the perfect setting for this intimate solo cabaret provided by Deborah Brennan. If you are looking to escape the noise and madness of the Fringe then Deborah Brennan’s show will provide some sanctuary. … Read More

Hans- Like a German 5*****

In the middle of George Street is a bright blue giant container box, which I thought was being used for extra chairs and equipment however turns out to be a venue called The Blue Room. I was getting concerned how … Read More

Chris Betts – Bewilderbeest 3***

When Chris Betts hit the stage in his underground cavern lateish at night,armed with a book and looking like an Open University lecturer I wondered what we were in for. But I was soon to find out that it doesn’t … Read More

Paris de Nuit – Recirquel Company Budapest – 5*****

Setting the scene for an evening in 1930’s Paris, the Spiegeltent Palais Du Variete is the perfect venue for this cabaret circus act. A six piece live band sets the atmosphere of a smoky jazz club as the cast take … Read More

Bubble Show for Adults Only – Bubble Laboratory – 3***

The show starts as a couple (Kurt Murray and Iulia Benze) begin a romance over bubbly cocktails. Their romance soon develops and we quickly realise why this show is for adults only. They take us through each stage of the … Read More

All That Malarkey – 4 ****

It’s well worth checking out the malarkey that’s going on at Venue 13, a venue tucked away down Lochend Close near the bottom of the Royal Mile. David Harrington, musical director and pianist, provides wit and humour as he takes … Read More