Finlay Christie – Ok Zoomer 4.5 ****

Okay I am used by now to seeing performers a generation younger than me do outstanding comedy performances, but when it’s heading towards two generations?? I must admit that I was sceptical as to how it would go down with … Read More

Alice Brine – Brinestorm 4****

Alice Brine is doing her first ever Edinburgh hour, although comes with a huge reputation and following earned in her native New Zealand.

Alice has a larger than life personality, and from her entrance to the sold out room to … Read More

The Dark Room (for kids!) 5*****

The Dark Room is described as the world’s first live-action video game. Audience members are selected and given the scenario “You wake to find yourself in a dark room…” and they have to give one of four answers, such as … Read More

Fruit flies Like a Banana:Kids! 2.5**

Take 3 talented musicians, 15 acts and 45 minutes and you get Fruit Flies Like a Banana. Our trio consist of Hilary on flute, Greg on percussion and Neil on bass trombone. First things first, they are all tremendously talented. … Read More

Jamie MacDonald: Reasonably Adjusted 5*****

“Fancy seeing this show?” the words that can either strike fear, excitement but certainly a note of apprehension to any festival goer. However – I struck comedy gold when I was offered tickets to see Jamie MacDonald at The Gilded … Read More

So You Think You’re Funny 2019 Grand Final

It was back in the mists of time, well 1988 actually, that Gilded Balloon Grande Dame Karen Koren instigated what is arguably the premier comedy competition for new acts and over the years it has grown in stature. The alumni … Read More

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show 5*****

The show description states “think science is boring, think again” and that’s exactly what Mark Thompson’s inspirational show does. Before the show starts there are various objects on the stage so you know there’s definitely going to be experiments. The … Read More

Laura Lexx:- Knee Jerk 5*****

It can’t be very often that I have come out from what is a 5 star show with a tinge of disappointment. But I did with this show. Not for the comedian or the content which were first class, but … Read More

Daisy Earl:- Fairy Elephant 3.5***

Given her normal speaking voice you could wonder how Daisy Earl won Scottish Comedian of the Year a year or two ago, but she is actually 75% Scot. You could also wonder at the tough love displayed by her mother … Read More

Tom Crosbie : Nerd World Problems 5*****

I was sitting having a quiet drink with my friend when Tom sat down and flyered us. My friend does computer programming or something similar and was immediately interested, I thought to myself this nerd world thing looks a lot … Read More