Jessica Fostekew – Wench 4****

In 2019, if we can remember back then, Jessica Fostekew’s show was the much-acclaimed Hench, which was nominated for the best show that year, so what of the similarly titled Wench? It is also a fine one too, maybe not … Read More

Tom Ward: Anthem 4.5 ****

Tom Ward is an extremely likeable performer, for those starting to flag a little at 10.30pm then ‘Anthem’ is the perfect pick me up. He gets the audience on his side quickly with ‘I say, you say’s and reassurances of … Read More

Police Cops: The Musical 4****

Police Cops: The Musical is VERY, VERY funny. This pastiche on police cop buddy movies and high school musicals starts out strong with some inspired, ‘interpretive dance’ sex, and it only gets sillier from there.

Police Cops are known … Read More

Black is the Color of my Voice 4****

Apphia Campbell is an incredible performer and gives a magnetic performance as Nina Simone in this one woman show. ‘Black is the Color of my Voice’ meets Nina in conversation with her ‘daddy’ as she is going through the ritual … Read More

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder – 5*****

Kathy and Stella are two misfits from Hull who have bonded together over their love of true crime. Each week they host a podcast from a garage with the sign off ‘see you next murder’ and hope to develop their … Read More

Jack Docherty – Nothing But 5*****

On one of the hottest days of the year, it was a sheer joy to walk into this lovely and cool venue. To be entertained by one of Edinburgh’s favourite sons in such a comfortable space added to the pleasure. … Read More

Arthur Smith – My 75 Years at the Edinburgh Fringe 4.5****

There are a few candidates as to who is a Fringe legend, but to those of us who have been attending for years, okay not as many as he claims, then, Arthur Smith has to be up there and more. … Read More

Michael Akadiri – No Scrubs 4****

Michael Akadiri is a junior doctor in the NHS by career, a decision that was made for him by his mother, and the ‘other’ Michael, is a stand-up with a bright future I’m certain. Opening with a few medical based … Read More

Helen Bauer – Madam Good Tit 3.5 ***

Certainly, one cannot fail to notice Helen Bauer. She is a larger-than-life performer whose outgoing personality fills the performing space and then some. Occasionally it is almost overpowering. With her debut show in 2019 she was nominated for Best Newcomer … Read More

Yuriko Katani – Kaiju About 3***

Now let’s get things clear from the start, this is a nice show, Yuriko has plenty of stage presence and gets plenty of empathy from busy venue audience, everyone willing her to succeed . And of course, this is comedy … Read More