Dane Baptiste – Bapsquire 4****

It was back in 2014 when I first saw Dane Baptiste, the year he was deservedly nominated for Best Newcomer Award, and I have seen him a couple of times since. He hasn’t been at the Fringe for 5 years … Read More

Bed: The Musical 4****

A musical about a couple’s journey of 20 years of married life and all that it entails, the joy, anguish, childbirth, housework and the inevitable dirty linen.

This is a sung-through musical, carried by two leads Madeleine MacMahon (Alice) and … Read More

Kevin Quantum: Momentum 4.5****

You will instantly recognise Scotlands own Kevin Quantum if you’re a Britains Got Talent fan. He made it to the live semi finals in 2020 and hasn’t looked back. His scientist background plays a big part in the show

Playing … Read More

Murder, She Didn’t Write 4****

Murder mystery improv developed solely on audience suggestion. Nothing like the suggestive link with a popular 80s crime solving author. Really funny and imaginative creations. The audience made it rather difficult today however the cast did not disappoint.

Todays … Read More

Come Die with Me: The Murder Mystery Musical Parody 4****

A murder mystery set within a popular TV show, where amateur hosts bid to win prize money by visiting each others home and cooking a meal. The setting brings together an unlikely group of people to the final night where … Read More

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Sista Flo 2.0 4****

This chatty-lady Nurse Georgie is a hoot and can create some proper giggles over much needed uncomfortable procedures. When I am not writing reviews, I am a nurse – a Clinical Educator and I therefore will be coming from a … Read More

Don Biswas – The Revolution Will Be Disorganised 5*****

Whilst Don Biswas doesn’t think he has what it takes to start a revolution, I think this chap does. Not only do I think he could start one but could also sustainably run one; for how long I am not … Read More

Comedy reserve at the courtyard 4****

The second selection of new, up coming comedy acts. This is the first year the Pleasance has had two comedy reserves and the acts here are different from the reserve at the Dome.

The host Micah Hall. Really chilled … Read More

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet 4****

Shortened version of a Shakespeare classic, Romeo and Juliet, with a twist. Part rehearsed, part improv show with plenty laughs. The wild card being – one cast member is encouraged to drink as much alcohol as they can before and … Read More

101 Psychos: Mentally Ill Folks Telling Jokes. Happy people not welcome – 3.5***

Comedy show, part of the Free Fringe, showcasing a selection of comedians with diagnosed mental health conditions. They bravely discuss their condition, how it affects them daily but making it fun to listen to.

The compère, Moni Zhang, was … Read More