The Little Prince and the Pilot 2**

The Little Prince, first published in 1944, is one of the best-selling books ever published. It has been translated into over 300 languages, and there have been many small screen adaptations to boot. It tells the story of a pilot, … Read More

The Breakup Monologues 3***

Compere, or possibly therapist, Rosie Wilby is a genial host who has made a whole show out of her recent break-up (Rosie Wilby: The Conscious Uncoupling, 18:30 at the same venue), and found in doing so that many, many other … Read More

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show 4****

The long table full of science equipment, some covered up, bodes well for an interesting show. But will it also be exciting throughout? Will it genuinely be spectacular?

The answer is of course, yes. Mark Thompson says his aim is … Read More

Morgan and West: More Magic for Kids 4****

The last time I saw so many umbrellas in one places was… well yes, it probably was at the Edinburgh Fringe, but they were put to even better use in Mr Morgan’s trick, while Mr West feared both bad luck … Read More

Kid/Dub 5*****

Kid/Dub is the children’s version of the highly successful Hot Dub Time Machine. This version has the same features as the original – DJ, music ranging from the 1950s to present day, large screen, props. The only difference with Kid/Dub … Read More

Dr Zeiffal, Dr Zeigal and the Hippo That Can Never Be Caught 5*****

Welcome to the Hippo Institute, and to a presentation by hippo expert Dr Zeiffal. Her job is to track down wild hippos living in Scotland, and wants the audience’s help in doing so. The eccentric scientist is wonderfully played, and … Read More

One Man Shoe 4****

What is a theatre caretaker to do when the star of the show fails to turn up? Take his place of course! This piece of silent physical theatre tells of a janitor who is able to fulfil his dream of … Read More

Goblin’s Peter and the Wolf 4****

Performed in the quite lovely Assembly Square Gardens, Goblin’s Peter and the Wolf tells the story of a young boy named Peter and his adventure though the forest. Peter and Grandad have gone camping, and Peter has been warned to … Read More

Brick City – The Backstage Tour 4****

Brick City – The Backstage Tour! is in one of those teeny doorways off the Royal Mile that make it hard to tell where anything is – except for the archway of giant Lego bricks around this particular one.

Riddle’s … Read More

Comedy Club 4 Kids 4****

Comedy Club 4 Kids is a staple of a comedy loving parent’s fringe. OK, so the acts talk more about farts and poo than at most (but certainly not all) fringe stand-up shows, but you do get to see actual … Read More