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Jay Lafferty – Bahookie 4.5 ****
August 25, 2024 | one4reviewOne of the hits of Fringe 2023 was Bahookie, a delightful hour performed by one of Scottish comedy’s most sought after comics, Jay Lafferty. Playing to packed houses, and subsequently touring throughout the UK, it was a delightful way to … Read More
Serious Theatre from Serious People 4.5****
August 22, 2024 | one4reviewDespite the title, there is not a lot of seriousness about this show as the two female performers play several characters, jumping on and off the stage as the characters are rotated throughout the show. Even before the show starts … Read More
Michelle Brasier – Legacy 4.5 ****
August 21, 2024 | one4reviewMichelle Brasier’s “Legacy” at the Edinburgh Fringe is a wild, fast-paced exploration of identity, chance, and the chaotic possibilities of life. The show kicks off with Brasier on a plane, engrossed in a panda documentary, only to dive into the … Read More
Bad Clowns: HOSTAGE – 4****
August 20, 2024 | one4reviewLet’s set the scene.
The audience have arrived to watch the opening performance of the extremely serious and earnest performance of the equally earnest and serious play The Worrisome Troubles of Timothy Potts. However, this script was stolen and the … Read More
I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical 5*****
August 19, 2024 | one4reviewI Wish My Life Were Like a Musical is a delightful and hilarious dive into the world of musical theatre, offering a peek behind the curtain at the joys and absurdities of life on stage. I reviewed this show last … Read More
John Meagher: Big Year 4****
August 19, 2024 | one4reviewJohn Meagher’s “Big Year” is a whirlwind of words and wit, delivered at a pace that leaves the audience exhausted, in the best possible way. With his non-stop Northern Irish accent, Meagher packs more words into an hour than most … Read More
Le Wine Club 3.5***
August 18, 2024 | one4reviewScottish performer and certified wine enthusiast Anna Larkin returns as French sommelier Anna Lou in her popular solo cabaret show. The afternoon begins with a complimentary glass of wine for the audience, setting the stage for an afternoon of musical … Read More
Shitty Mozart 4****
August 18, 2024 | one4reviewLet’s get the obvious out of the way here – this show is not sh!tty. It’s a funny, clever, puerile, show that takes a huge amount of work to make it look extremely low effort.
Written and performed by US … Read More
Artificial Intelligence Improvisation 3***
August 17, 2024 | one4reviewThis show incorporates improvised comedy with the assistance of artificial Intelligence or AI as its now better known. Piotr introduces himself and his four improv actors before explaining a bit about AI and how this growing and ever improving technology … Read More
Isabella Charlton- So my dad F****d the Nanny 4.5****
August 17, 2024 | one4reviewIsabella Charlton is a charming, well-spoken international comedian who delivers a sublime performance with her story telling, inuendo comedy and facial expressions that make you laugh.
She tells the story in her own way of when they lived in London, … Read More
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