The Man Who Wouldn’t be Murdered 4****

The Man Who Wouldn’t Be Murdered is a jazzy, musical comedy written and composed by the immensely talented Lily Blundell and directed by Izzy Grout. It’s based on the true story of Michael Malloy, a man who miraculously survived multiple … Read More

Camille O’Sullivan – Love letter 4****

For those Camille fans, who attend every year she graces the Fringe, the 2024 version will be slightly different than the usual fare. This is not ‘another’ show. This is her homage to two friends who are no longer with … Read More

Kafka’s Metamorphosis: The Musical! With Puppets! – 5*****

I’m not massively familiar with the work of Franz Kafka, other than its reputation for the grim, oppressive and often paranoid tone which gave rise to the term “Kafkaesque”. I had, however, read his novelette The Metamorphosis, famous for its … Read More

I Wish You Well – The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trail Musical 5*****

Academy Award winner, wellness guru, and fearless skier Gwyneth Paltrow has stepped into a sleepy Utah courtroom, prepared to defend her legacy in what can only be described as the campest courtroom drama ever staged.

The cast delivers a stellar … Read More

I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical 5*****

For all you lovers of Musicals, this is the show for you.  The talent on this stage is phenomenal and it gives a real insight into the world of musicals from the perspective of an actor auditioning to that of … Read More

After This Plane Has Landed 4****

John McCarthy was a journalist working for the United Press International Television News. He had recently arrived in Beirut when on 17th April 1986 two days after USAF airstrikes on Libya, WTN ordered him to leave. He was being escorted … Read More

Bed: The Musical 4****

A musical about a couple’s journey of 20 years of married life and all that it entails, the joy, anguish, childbirth, housework and the inevitable dirty linen.

This is a sung-through musical, carried by two leads Madeleine MacMahon (Alice) and … Read More

Come Die with Me: The Murder Mystery Musical Parody 4****

A murder mystery set within a popular TV show, where amateur hosts bid to win prize money by visiting each others home and cooking a meal. The setting brings together an unlikely group of people to the final night where … Read More

Tony! (The Tony Blair Rock Opera) 4.5****

This must have been a labour of love for Harry Hill and Steve Brown, (sorry but it had to be said) as they put together this fabulous musical comedy about Tony Blair.

The story starts with Tony lying on his … Read More

The Improv Musical 4****

This is a musical where the audience gets to choose the settings, characters, song genres and the title. The cast must be mad but they clearly enjoy this challenge as it’s their 11th year of performing at the Fringe.

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