Wildcat’s Last Waltz 4 ****

I was not sure what to expect with this show.  Having seen many drag acts, I prepared myself for something similar. However, it was far from this and actually triggered some emotion. While funny, there was the underlying theme of … Read More

Silly Little Things 4****

Rosie lives in a flat, owns a florist (Rosie’s Posie’s), and has a best friend Kara who has a high flying job, but with relationship issues and a cash flow problem things start to unravel.Sitting on a toilet in a … Read More

We’re All Mad Here 4****

We may all be mad here, but in Early Doors Productions’ homage to Alice Through the Looking Glass, we’re also warm, human and humane. Four actors make up the company (but I would also entirely believe there were more), playing … Read More

Best Man 5*****

You’re invited to John and Rebecca’s wedding, and Cathal, the Best Man is about to deliver his speech. But oh no, disaster strikes because he’s mis-placed the speech and has to go rogue.

What ensues is a really funny hour … Read More

Gary Meikle, No Refunds. 4****

Step away from the plethora of comedy at the Edinburgh Festival and there is still plenty going on outwith the city. Gary Meikle quite rightly gave the capital crowds a swerve and brought the first of his No Refunds show … Read More

Jonny Pelham: Optimism Over Despair 3.5***

We welcome back Jonny Pelham to the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe and this time he’s come with his bindle full of trauma from his adventures at the Apollo, along with other over 18 content lore. If you don’t know already Jonny’s … 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

Tamsyn Kelly: Crying in TK Maxx 4****

What starts out feeling like a medley of best bits from ten-minute club sets quietly morphs into a long-form narrative with diverting side-quests. It works well: Ms Kelly eases herself into the show with skills she can probably exercise in … Read More

Alex Franklin: I Must Reach the Summit, Please God I Must Reach the Summit 2.5**

Alex Franklin presents an anarchic and raucous submission in support of their desperate desire to become the best comedian at the Fringe, if not in the world. They would love, they tells us, nothing more than for a member of … Read More

Sian Docksey – Pole Yourself Together 3*

Sian opens the show by introducing us to her boyfriend, in other words her pole that’s centre stage and which she’s about to perform her comedy show upon.

He’s incredibly supportive, fortunately, tall and sturdy. Sian explains that in order … Read More