Taiwan Season: Light of life – 3.5***

A Diabolo is a bit like a giant yo-yo but without the string attached and to be honest I had no idea these devices could be used in the way they are in this show. It’s quite the spectacle to … Read More

The Black Blues Brothers 5*****

When I first saw The Black Blues Brothers back in 2019, I was amazed at the extraordinary skills and theatrical performances of these amazing acrobats. I was therefore delighted to see that they have returned to perform the show again … Read More

Wanderlust 4****

Palais du Variete is a great venue for this hot and steamy cabaret show with seats placed around the stage for the ultimate audience experience. Jono, our cheeky and flirtatious host for the evening does a brilliant job in keeping … Read More

Neil Delamere- Liminal 5*****

2007 was the year I first saw Neil Delamere perform at the Fringe, although he is a big star in Ireland, it has always been a mystery to me why this extremely talented and funny Irishman is not as well … Read More

The Choir of Man 5*****

Choir of Man are regular performers at the Edinburgh Fringe and have built up a huge following over the years.

This year we are invited to their fictional pub “The Jungle”. When you first arrive you are invited up on … Read More

Bloody Difficult Women 4****

Author, broadcaster and journalist Tim Walker’s new play about the power struggle between two determined women, and in particular the court case brought by Gina Miller against Theresa May’s Government to determine whether Brexit could be achieved without parliamentary approval. … Read More

Beats on Pointe 5*****

You can’t say you don’t get your money’s worth with this show. These guys throw everything at this production. There is a non-stop fusion of dance styles, from ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, breakdancing. They even manage to throw in rapping, beatbox, … Read More

Friendsical 4****

It’s the 1990’s and we are transported to Central Perk where Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, Joey, Phoebe and all their Friends play out this musical tribute to a much loved TV show.

Set in the Music Hall at the Assembly … Read More

Ed Byrne:- If I’m Honest 4.5 ****

It was 1998 that a first saw Ed Byrne perform in Edinburgh. It was his nominated show A Night at the Opera and I, along with others were blown away by the ease that he drew laughs and told his … Read More

Blizzard – 4****

Canadian based Flip Fabrique promise to take you on a “crazy, poetic and gentle journey in the dead of winter” which doesn’t give you any real idea of what is about to unfold and that’s probably for the best.

We … Read More