Bit N Pieces 4.5****

Saltire Sky Theatre’s Bits n Pieces is a play set here in Edinburgh exploring the themes of friendship, family, and recreational drug use. The Art College’s Wee Red Bar provides the intimate setting where we meet Tommy, Dougie, and Matty. … Read More

Mythos: Ragnarök – 5*****

Mythos: Ragnarök is to my mind one of the most exciting, interesting and downright fun pieces of theatre I’ve ever seen. The premise is simple enough to put in a tagline – Norse mythology told through professional wrestling.

Now, I … Read More

Casting the Runes – 4****

An adaptation of one of MR James’ most famous spooky stories, Casting the Runes tells the tale of paranormal debunker Professor Dunning who finds himself being supernaturally persecuted by a shadowy occultist whose mystical machinations threaten not only Dunning’s life, … Read More

Edward’s Talk – What’s Driving You? 1*

Edward’s Talk is exactly what it says on the blurb – a speed awareness talk, complete with audience participation and lots of facts and figures, featuring Andrew Bruce-Lockhart as Edward (never Ted).

We, the audience, are told that we are … Read More

Adam Riches: Jimmy 4****

Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Adam Riches, takes on the character of Jimmy Connors, the self-proclaimed greatest tennis player in the world, in a fast-paced, physical hour of theatre in the very warm and intimate Techcube Zero at Summerhall.

As we … Read More

I See My Sister – 4****

With the wind blowing and haunting music playing, two sisters arrive on the stage. The older sister Mhairi, (played by Emma Gribbon) is immensely protective of her younger sister, wants to stay in isolation and live off the land. She … Read More

Born In the USA (Leaving Vietnam) – 5*****

Jimmy Vandenberg is a Vietnam veteran who received commendations during his time as a marine. He did not, however, come home to a fanfare. Instead, he was made to feel that his service to the country was something that should … Read More

CHALLENGE – 3***

CHALLENGE presents a unique blend of non-verbal comedy, traditional Japanese sword fighting, and an unexpected appearance by a famous TikToker, @uespiiiiii. The show’s description promises laughter, tears, juggling, and dancing, but what unfolds on stage is nothing short of bizarre.

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Don’t stop believing: Theatric remix of 1980’s 4****

How good is your 80’s knowledge? Well this show will test you to the limit. Don’t stop believing is writer and performer Torrey Shine’s masterpiece.

Torrey incorporates over two hundred 80’s songs and movie quotes into a singing, story telling … Read More

Margolyes and Dickens: The Best Bits 5*****

I believe Miriam Margolyes should be way up there in the national treasure department of British eccentrics-united-league (I just made that up). She really does know how to work a crowd and does so with utter authenticity and (insert word … Read More