Iain Stirling U OK Hun? X 5*****

Iain Stirling makes a triumphant return to the Fringe fresh from his new found fame as the voice of the ridiculously popular Love Island. Who knew, and Iain certainly didn’t, the impact and near nationwide obsession that Love Island would … Read More

Ellie Taylor This Guy. 4****

Ellie Taylor arrives on stage and immediately engages the audience with her enthusiasm. Announcing that this is her first audience at the Fringe where they have actually paid money to see her. Having previously only played the Free Fringe.

She … Read More

Perfectly Imperfect Women 4****

An enjoyable hour was spent in the company of Danyah Miller as she questioned woman’s constant battle for perfection. With her warm interactions with the audience and engaging delivery she used story telling skills and family history to try and … Read More

Alan, We Think You Should Get A Dog 3***

This piece centres on a brother and sister, Oliver and Daisy, slowly coming to terms with the failing health of their father Alan. Alan never appears on the stage but his impact on his children is evident as both struggle … Read More

Pippa Evans – Joy Provision 4****

With all the turmoil that is occurring in the world today we definitely need someone who can make everything seem better and the person to step forward and fill that role is definitely Pippa Evans. Ms Evans has always been … Read More

Ballistic 4****

I have to admit I approached the cosy Pleasance This with trepidation on a warm and very soggy August afternoon given the apparent size of the venue and the general dampness of everyone’s clothes in the queue but I needn’t … Read More

Carnal Desire – Drama 3/4 Productions 2**

Not quite knowing what to expect, as I guess most of the crowd were too judging by the conversations occurring in the queue prior, what we got in essence was a read through by eight actors, fully clad throughout, of … Read More

Tom Ward – Sex, Snails and Cassette Tapes 3***

The word of Fringe 2016 was often about the debut hour of Tom Ward and how brilliant his show was. Having seen this very likeable comic ‘doing 20’ in London in March I was very keen to see the show … Read More

Carl Donnelly – Bad Man Tings 4****

34 is supposed to be a good age when we are at our happiest and it is obvious that Carl Donnelly, who achieved the age recently, seem pretty well contented with his life once more. Previous shows on his depression … Read More

Gráinne Maguire – Great People Making Great Choices 4****

Gráinne Maguire is a comedian who always seems to be slightly under the radar to a lot of people but can certainly hold her own with the best, especially when it involves her talking about politics in my opinion. However … Read More