Alison Spittal – Wet 4.5****

The Attic space at the Pleasance can be an uncomfortable, warm and clammy environment to watch comedy in but has a history of being a home for some performers who have gone on to great things. Who would bet against … Read More

Siblings: Siblage 4****

Siblings sketch comedy invites us into the surreal world of Siblage high, attended exclusively by siblings. The assembly/ talent show is hosted by head girls and real life siblings Marina and Maddy. It’s a wonderfully ludicrous hour of oddball comedy. The … Read More

Bella Hull : Babycakes 4****

Bella has possibly had more than her fair share of life experiences and failed relationships, more than the average twenty two year old.  Bella is a great story teller and manages to find humour in the darkest of topics;  the … Read More

Flight – 2.5**

A clear warning: This show contains complete darkness. May not be suitable for those with claustrophobia or a fear of flying. You enter the 40ft shipping container following a short briefing and the inside has been transformed into a plane … Read More

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World – 5*****

The action begins when 4 teachers burst onto the stage singing a song full of yearning for a classful of quiet children. We are on a museum trip and chaos reigns. After the teachers depart the stage, we are … Read More

Seance 4****

There is a clear warning: This show contains complete darkness. May not be suitable for people who are claustrophobic. This is 100% true and if you are concerned at all I would not recommend this as you are in pitch … Read More

The Smeds and The Smoos – 5*****

Think Romeo and Juliet, but instead of Capulets you have Smeds and Montagues are Smoos. Also one is red and the other blue. And they’re aliens. Also, it’s for kids. Finally, it’s fantastic!

Meet Janet and Bill, our star-crossed lovers … Read More

Moon Dragon for 5 and Under – 3.5 Stars

This 30-minute adventure takes children through a sensory journey of sounds, colour, texture and feelings as we follow Bertie the Moon Dragon who has forgotten to send the Moon up at night. The audience will need to do their best … Read More

Jamie D’Souza – Stop Drawing Willies on my Poster 4****

Jamie D’Souza is performing his debut Edinburgh hour, and what a lovely hour it is too. He looks like he is barely out of school himself, in fact he is a little older, but has the ‘fortune’ to have two … Read More

Sheeps: Ten years; Ten laughs 4****

Sheeps sketch group are a well-oiled meta machine. They have built up an incredible amount of critical acclaim over the years and with it comes a packed and eager audience for this show. It is pitched as a ‘best of’ … Read More