gilded balloon Archives - Page 4 of 28 - One4Review
Alana Jackson: Last Orders 5*****
August 4, 2025 | one4reviewThe lovely Alana Jackson is a Glasgow born comedian who now lives in London, she used to work in a bar but her talent definitely belongs on stage. She begins the show and discusses the meaning of ‘Sober Curious’, as … Read More
Rosie O’Donnell – Common Knowledge 5*****
August 4, 2025 | one4reviewRosie O’Donnell delivers her one-woman show Common Knowledge and let me tell you, it’s a total triumph. She’s a brilliant storyteller and in this hour long autobiographical tour, she manages to blend very emotional issues with acerbic wit and humour.
Caroline Rhea: 5*****
August 4, 2025 | one4reviewI grew up watching Caroline on a popular 90/00’s teen television show and was intrigued to see how she would be on her own stand-up set. Boy, she did not disappoint!
From the moment Caroline appeared on stage, she captured … Read More
Alan Davies – Think Ahead 5*****
August 4, 2025 | one4reviewI’ve been a fan of Alan Davies for many years but never seen him perform live, until tonight!
What an absolute pleasure to be in his audience. From the very get go, his engaging voice and smart observations have us in … Read More
I Wish my Life Were Life a Musical – 4.5****
August 3, 2025 | one4reviewThe performers promised at the start that “we would love the opening number” and we did and every number thereafter.
A show of original music taking us through a journey of a West End/ Broadway star from the nervy first … Read More
Waiting for Texto 4.5****
August 2, 2025 | one4reviewWriter and performer Aideen McQueen’s warm welcome to each audience member as they take their seat indicates that they are in safe hands and over the next hour we are charmed and moved in equal measure by her character Lucy. … Read More
Meg and The Magic Toyshop – 3.5***
July 31, 2025 | one4review 1As you enter Meg and the Magic Toyshop, the floor is covered with a rainbow carpet ready for little ones to sit on, and Penny, the toy soldier, invites them forward. It’s a bright setup, but an unexpected loud bang … Read More
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
Recent Comments