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Bed: The Musical 4****

August 22, 2023 |

A musical about a couple’s journey of 20 years of married life and all that it entails, the joy, anguish, childbirth, housework and the inevitable dirty linen.

This is a sung-through musical, carried by two leads Madeleine MacMahon (Alice) and … Read More

Don Biswas – The Revolution Will Be Disorganised 5*****

August 21, 2023 |

Whilst Don Biswas doesn’t think he has what it takes to start a revolution, I think this chap does. Not only do I think he could start one but could also sustainably run one; for how long I am not … Read More

Steve N Allen – Alzheimer’s? I Can’t Even Remember How to Spell it 4****

August 21, 2023 |

Alzheimer’s is maybe not be the easiest topic to base an Edinburgh hour on, especially when it is the very personal story of the loss of his parents around the Covid lockdowns. Allen however does achieve the balance of relating … Read More

Strictly Barking – 3***

August 19, 2023 |

If you’re a strictly fan and a dog lover and you have children I imagine this show might very well be for you. Strictly Barking is a whimsical fusion of daft comedy and dancing.

This is the story of … Read More

The Improv Musical 4****

August 18, 2023 |

 

This is a musical where the audience gets to choose the settings, characters, song genres and the title. The cast must be mad but they clearly enjoy this challenge as it’s their 11th year of performing at the Fringe.

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Hollywoodn’t – 3***

August 17, 2023 |

Lisa Verlo’s show is the tale of her attempts to break into Hollywood. As a young and naïve (but uninhibited) woman, she was desperate to be taken seriously as an actress, but discovered her only avenues to a possible … Read More

Artiste 3***

August 17, 2023 |

Being someone born in the 80s means I got to witness the brilliance of Art Attack and probably lesser known ‘Zzzap!’ both featuring Neil Buchanan. ‘Zzzap!’ featured a section called ‘Smart Arty’, a character who wore a beret, donned … Read More

The Dark Room for Kids! 5*****

August 17, 2023 |

This show for kids was my daughter’s favourite show last year and we couldn’t wait to see it again. Imagine a live-action computer game. We have the brilliant John Robertson as the host who leads a member of the audience … Read More

Maths at the Museum 4****

August 17, 2023 |

Kyle D Evans delivers a cracker of a show combining maths and comedy for kids. Set in the lecture theatre at the National Museum, Kyle uses props, games and the young audience to demonstrate a range of maths problems. My … Read More

Let The Bodies Pile by Henry Naylor– 4.5****

August 15, 2023 |

A drama in two parts, the action is set in Hyde, a town made notorious by the Moors murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. In the first half we meet Georgie (Emily Carding), who returns home from … Read More