Kathy Maniura: Objectified 5*****

If all Kathy Maniura had done was impersonate a series of objects on stage, that would have been sufficient to garner her a wealth of acclaim, such is her skill. She’s genuinely brilliant. This is not, however, all she does, … Read More

Sian Davies: About Time 3***

There are subtle shifts in the tone and emotion of this show, which Ms Davies creates without you noticing: we start out watching a stereotypical slightly disgruntled northerner during the introductory bit, who morphs into a young person with optimism … Read More

Esther Manito #NotAllMen 4****

The delightful Ms Manito greeted us at the door and said goodbye from there at the end, and the bit in between was accomplished and smoothly delivered and not at all like a sixth-ever performance, performed without the benefit of … Read More

Richard Fry: O Starry Night 4.5****

Stories about people going through difficult and awful things shouldn’t result in an entertaining, informative and above all, uplifting show, but Richard Fry pulls that feat off with aplomb.

This isn’t stand up in the laugh-after-every-few-sentences style. This is storytelling; … Read More

Skin Deep – LAMBCO Productions – 4****

Glancing at the poster for Skin Deep I initially thought that this was a naturist show. However it turned out to be a very entertaining musical comedy about body image and the perceptions around this. With their brilliant harmonies, characters … Read More

Kids Do Forth on the Fringe 3***

Kids do Forth on the Fringe, Hosted by Bec Hill, gives audiences a preview of various childrens’ shows that are on this year. As with last year, Bec Hill is full of energy and cheekiness, making the children laugh and … Read More

David Baddiel’s AniMalcolm 3***

Story Pocket Theatre have brought their version of David Baddiell’s AniMalcolm to the Edinburgh Fringe. This production is an enjoyable adaptation of the book in which Malcolm learns the importance of not judging based on appearance. Malcolm is a boy … Read More

Cazeleon: The Movies in My Mind – 4****

Cazeleon takes us on an emotional journey exploring identity and gender through a wonderful performance that combines theatre and drag. Cazeleon brilliantly acts out a silent movie of a wide-eyed child that is pushed away by his peers for not … Read More

A Cup of Tea With Lady C – 3***

Lady Colin Campbell has clearly attracted the public’s attention since her participation in last years I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, as the show was a complete sell out. Like a true lady she turned up elegantly dressed … Read More