Chevalier – Hobbyhorse Circus 4****

Chevalier’s Hobbyhorse Circus is a fun mix of old and new full of reminiscent charm. The stage is covered in lights as our solo host greets us with silent warmth and facial expressions that induce a bout … Read More

I Love You. Now What?  4****

A debut play by actor and comedian Sophie Craig, directed by Toby Clarke (director of the Olivier-nominated Warheads) and produced by The REcreate Agency. The play is a three-hander – Ava played by Sophie Craig, her boyfriend … Read More

Life with Oscar  4****

A one-man show written and performed by Nicholas Cohen, based on a true story (although we are advised that the names have been changed to avoid multiple lawsuits!).

Nick is brought up by … Read More

The Rosenberg/Strange Fruit Project – 4****

This play, written by John Jiler, recounts the amazing connection between the seminal Billie Holliday hit ‘Strange Fruit’ and Julius and Ethel Rosenberg – the couple sentenced to death for passing on top secret documents regarding atomic bombs to the Russians. … Read More

Shortlist – 5*****

Two writers, Houghton and Higgins, are authors in town for the annual book festival, but most importantly they have both been shortlisted for the annual book prize.

What ensues is an hour of razor-sharp erudition, as Houghton, … Read More

IMA 5*****

Multi-award winning, internationally renowned Hungarian cirque dance company Recirquel return to the Edinburgh Fringe with their latest creation IMA. Following their successful run in 2017 with Paris de Nuit and in 2018 with their show My Land (which apparently … Read More

Seymour Mace Does Drawing 4.5****

There are a few things that one can be certain of when attending a Seymour Mace show at anytime and also a lot more that is less certain.

Firstly, you will have an hour of top class entertainment, delivered in … Read More

Appraisal – 4****

As the strains of Sheena Easton singing 9 to 5 dwindle, Tim Marriot (actor and writer) appears on the stage and grabs a golf club to practise his swing in the privacy of his executive office. A knock … Read More

Sapan Verma : Shame On Me 4****

Sapan Verma, in his own modest words, describes himself as a relatively well known comedian in India.  Well known enough it seems to be invited to audition for a commercial opposite India’s most famous Bollywood star! Although it admittedly did … Read More

Simon Jay: Permacrisis 4****

It’s not permaculture! Not wanting to disappoint any gardening enthusiasts at this year’s Fringe, but you might want to listen up if you don’t wish to have a desert as a garden. 

This is Permacrisis, a series of topical … Read More