Michelle Brasier- Reform 4.5****

When Michelle buys a Pilates Reformer online at a decent price, things start to look a bit suspicious!

To begin with, Michelle meets and greets the audience while the band play some catchy tunes to get everyone feeling the vibe. … Read More

A Good Panto Die Hard 5*****

I’ve never been to a Panto in August before, well I have now. This is an absolute riot and I loved it.

Die Hard is a Christmas movie, oh no it isn’t, oh yes it is!! You get the idea. … Read More

Ignacio Lopez – Nine IG Fails 4****

I saw Ignacio Lopez last year for the first time and very much enjoyed his show. This year he’s back with a bigger venue, a new set (work in progress) and an air conditioning unit!

He’s late arriving at … Read More

How To Be Dumped: A Sort of Magic Show 4****

Sam Lupton has broken up with his girlfriend of five years. To help him deal with this he has come up with his own form of therapy – a cabaret magic show.

When you arrive you are handed a card, … Read More

Bed: The Musical 4****

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*****

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****

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***

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****

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***

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