Damian Clark: Grand Theft Damo 4****

This is not the show that Mr Clark was supposed to be presenting, but that’s because last Fringe he had his phone stolen, and then someone else’s photos starting appearing on his cloud storage. His search for his … Read More

Imagine There’s No Ben Target (It’s Easy If You Try) 3***

The instruction to wear sensible shows to this show is not an idle comment. Stilettos will definitely not be appropriate: you’d probably do best in your PE shoes. Ben Target has this beatific smile which seems to suggest … Read More

Monkey Poet: Sh*t Flinging 4****

Okay I am not really a huge fan of poetry, so why am I packed in a space in the bowels of Edinburgh along with about 50 others listening to an hour of the stuff?

Well meeting the man himself … Read More

Owen O’Neill – Red Noise 3***

I have known Owen O’Neill as a really funny stand-up, I have seen Owen O’Neill as a very good actor but until recently didn’t know of Owen O’Neill the poet and author. It seems almost unfair that this likeable guy … Read More

Ria Lina – School of Riason 4****

As if it isn’t hard enough being a mum to three kids and being an excellent comic as well Ms Lina has taken on the onerous and time consuming task of home schooling her brood following … Read More

Wendy Wason – Hotel California 4****

Wendy Wason has been missing from the Fringe for a while and it was good to see her back performing her latest show this year.

The show … Read More

Phill Jupitus is Porky the Poet in Juplicity 4****

This is the poetry one (he’s in a few this year), although Mr Jupitus did also point that out fairly early on just to make sure.

There are two approaches to the free fringe: relative unknowns … Read More

Anglo-Irish Glee Tent – Sam Carrington & Gavin Sohran 1 *

Oh dear! There are some shows that you just wish you had never attended. And I am afraid his is one for me.

It commenced with Sam … Read More

Threeway

****

DC Jackson’s fast-paced, comedy, indeed farce, has many twists and turns with many hilarious moments as the action unfolds. The play is set in Glasgow in Andrew and Julie’s bedroom. They see themselves as a sexually liberated couple and … Read More

Seymour Mace Presents, Marmaduke Spatula’s F*ckin’ Spectacular Cabaret of Sunshine Show 4 Stars ****

Seymour Mace is back. After a couple of years when he was in a different made albeit still turning out interesting stuff, the ‘real’ Seymour returns this year with this entitled extravaganza.

It is an all singing all dancing … Read More