Larry Dean – Dodger 5*****

Way back in in 2013 I was invited to attend the final of Scottish Comedian of the Year and first heard the name Larry Dean, who even in those distant times had stardom written all over him. He won the … Read More

Bit N Pieces 4.5****

Saltire Sky Theatre’s Bits n Pieces is a play set here in Edinburgh exploring the themes of friendship, family, and recreational drug use. The Art College’s Wee Red Bar provides the intimate setting where we meet Tommy, Dougie, and Matty. … Read More

Mythos: Ragnarök – 5*****

Mythos: Ragnarök is to my mind one of the most exciting, interesting and downright fun pieces of theatre I’ve ever seen. The premise is simple enough to put in a tagline – Norse mythology told through professional wrestling.

Now, I … Read More

The Magic of Terry Pratchett – 3***

Based on his unofficial (but apparently, not objected to) biography of the phenomenally successful and prolific British author Sir Terry Pratchett, Marc Burrows’ show combines lecture and stand-up to tell the story of the late lamented author up until his … Read More

Casting the Runes – 4****

An adaptation of one of MR James’ most famous spooky stories, Casting the Runes tells the tale of paranormal debunker Professor Dunning who finds himself being supernaturally persecuted by a shadowy occultist whose mystical machinations threaten not only Dunning’s life, … Read More

Timeless 4****

Brought to Edinburgh Fringe by Prime and LYDC ‘Timeless’ is a celebration of life through the ages. There are dancers ranging from teenagers to people in the their 70’s and 80’s

The opening dance was lovely to observe as … Read More

Spring Day – Exvangelical 4****

It was a dark wet night outside, the interior of her space sombre, a fitting background to the hour we were to see if the preshow info was to be believed. And then everything changed. Spring Day took to the … Read More

Graham Dickson : No One Deserves This More Than You 3.5***

I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this show described as an existential comedy show.

Graham Dickson performs this character piece. The premise of the show is that Graham is a struggling actor, who has just broken up with … Read More

Tom Ballard : Good Point Well Made 4****

Tom Ballard is a very loud, very opinionated Australian who clearly harbours a lot of rage. He bounds on to the stage, and in the compact venue of the Monkey Barrel 2, you wonder if the microphone is entirely necessary.

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Edward’s Talk – What’s Driving You? 1*

Edward’s Talk is exactly what it says on the blurb – a speed awareness talk, complete with audience participation and lots of facts and figures, featuring Andrew Bruce-Lockhart as Edward (never Ted).

We, the audience, are told that we are … Read More