Mavis Sparkle 5*****

Every now and then the Fringe surprises us with a little gem of show. Mavis Sparkle is one such show. It tells the story of Mavis, a cleaning lady, who dreams of adventure. She takes to the stage with a … Read More

Arr We There Yet? 4****

Do your little ones love pirates? Acrobats? Circus tricks? If so then head to the Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows. A trio of pirates set sail on their ship, the Red Rubber Duckie, and need our help to find … Read More

Alice in Wonderland 4****

Book adaptations are commonplace at the Fringe, and Alice in Wonderland is a good place to start. For those who are somehow unfamiliar with the story, it tells of a young girl, Alice, who finds herself in a strange land, … Read More

Ami and Tami 2**

Ami and Tami has been advertised as a magical musical based on Hansel and Gretel. It tells the story of siblings Ami and Tami who search for adventure in the forbidden forest and along the way meet various characters, both … Read More

Pub Quiz for Kids with Patrick Monahan 4****

Who doesn’t love a good pub quiz? Well, now you can take the kids with you. This show, hosted by the charismatic Patrick Monahan, is good clean fun for all the family. Whilst queuing up for the show, Monahan’s helpers … Read More

Kids do Forth on the Fringe 4****

Performed in the Gilded Balloon’s Debating Hall, Kids do Forth on the Fringe showcases some of the best in this year’s children’s entertainment. Bec Hill is the host of this seventy-five-minute taster session, and she is as funny and entertaining … Read More

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