Sam Blythe – Method in My Madness (A One-Man Hamlet) 4****

An excellent one-man Hamlet that’s part homage, part breakdown. Sam Blythe walks in silently and begins the tightrope between tribute and psychodrama, offering a stripped-back, emotionally textured, and slightly surreal take on Hamlet. It opens in near silence — a … Read More

Tom Rosenthal – Whatever people say I am, that is what I am 5*****

Comedian, actor, celebrity, Tom Rosenthal returns to The Edinburgh Fringe with his show “Whatever people say I am, that is what I am” It’s a wonderful hour of intelligent, unpredictable comedy, very finely crafted by one of best comedians I’ve … Read More

Jess Robsinson: Your Song 4****

Jess Robinson, renowned for her pitch-perfect impressions, returns to the Fringe with a dazzling tribute to the music of Elton John—reimagined through the voices of iconic female singers.

Accompanied by the brilliant musical director Matthew Floyd Jones, Robinson delivers a … Read More

By a Thread – 5*****

Using just one rope to accomplish a simply incredible range of physical feats, By A Thread is a light-hearted yet at times intimate take on circus performance. From skilfully spinning through the air to tightrope-style walks and gravity-defying holds, the … Read More

Monsterrrr! with Trygve Wakenshaw – 5*****

Monsterrrr! with Trygve Wakenshaw combines mime, physical comedy, childlike chaos, and occasional tenderness, but it is never long before a fart joke or audience participation elicits giggles that are infectious.

Wakenshaw is best known for his award-winning physical theatre work, … Read More

Grace Mulvey: Did You Hear We’re All Going to Die? – 4****

Irish gallows humour for the beaten generation.

Grace Mulvey blends millennial existential dread with stand-up that never feels preachy or performative — a rare feat in the age of overshare comedy. She bounds onstage like a warm hug in good … Read More

Taiwan Season: Where Has All the Fruit Gone? – 3***

Taiwan Season: Where Has All the Fruit Gone? is a rather charming little piece that explores the passage of time, families, and even how “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is an international question. Fruit, in … Read More

The Greatest Magic Show – 5*****

If you want an absolutely safe banker for a kids show that throws in a free wand, this is it. It takes a fair bit of confidence to call your show The Greatest Magic Show, but within minutes, it’s clear … Read More

Circus The Show – 4****

If you want your young person’s first taste of circus to be packed with energy, laughter, and just the right amount of chaos, this show is for you. From the very start, the clown keeps little ones entertained with silly … Read More

Ben Hart: Hex – 4****

With a decade of Fringe experience up his sleeves, Ben Hart returns with a show incorporating a selection of some of his very favourite tricks from his past shows. It’s an eclectic and fascinating mix.

Even to those unfamiliar with … Read More