Sugar 4****

The award-winning Sugar, written by Ro Bright and performed by Tomas Kantor, is a bold, outrageous, and irresistibly fun theatrical ride. This high-energy cabaret blends cheeky humour, impressive vocals, and a queer twist on a classic rom-com tale to brilliant … Read More

Footballers Wives: The Musical 5*****

Based on the cult show of the same name this popular 00’s show potrayed the fictional lives of footballers, their clubs and their wives. The show was full of scandal, affairs and several shockingly raunchy scenes that it is hard … Read More

DOUBLE TAKE – 4****

This is a vibrant double bill at Dance Base that sees the coming together of different generations performing in this intriguing hour of speed, symmetry and reflection. We open with Lothian Youth Dance Company (LYDC), Dance Base’s in-house company for young … Read More

Mojo and Jimmy: The Totally Awesome Magic Show – 5*****

Mojo and Jimmy: The Totally Awesome Magic Show is exactly what you need to bring a smile to that young person in your life. Before we’ve even got into the venue, we’re given a flag to wave, and that’s a … Read More

The Truth About Trees – 3***

The Truth About Trees centres around a little boy named Alfie who discovers the stories of trees through magical paper. His grandpa teaches him how paper can carry the memories of trees and their wondrous stories; it’s a sweet premise. Conflict comes … Read More

Ben Pope – The Cut 4.5****

First cut is the deepest apparently, however when it comes to surgery you want accuracy and precision as told by Ben Pope in his Fringe Show, The Cut.

Many of Ben’s show-goers have been under the knife but his own … Read More

Mr Sleepybum’s Dream Machine – 4****

Jody Kamali returns with a brand new (sort of) show, now at The Assembly Roxy. This fast-paced and high-energy show has audience members really get involved as we support My Sleepy on a journey to dream once more, avoid … Read More

Shamilton! The Improvised Hip-Hop Musical – 5*****

Since its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2022, Shamilton! has quickly gained cult status, attracting loyal fans who return year after year. This was evident from the long queue—made more bearable by the offer of candy!—that snaked around the venue, … Read More

Jordan Gray: Is That a C*ck in Your Pocket, or Are You Just Here to Kill Me? 5*****

A packed-out show filled with laugh- out- loud comedy and bittersweet songs.

It is clear that Gray had made a conscious decision that if she couldn’t be accepted for being a trans woman she might as well get famous and … Read More

Adults Only Magic Show 4.5****

This popular show returns to the festival and barely needs an introduction. It is a combination of magic and comedy with some bizarre nudity thrown into the mix. Compare ‘Magnus Danger Magnus’, and magicians Sam and Justin ignite the stage … Read More