Brainsluts 4****

Brainsluts is a sharp, well-paced ensemble piece set in the sterile, faintly oppressive world of a clinical drug trial. Over five consecutive Sundays, four strangers – Yazz, Mitch, Duggan and Bashiber gather to participate in a psychoactive study, each driven … Read More

Jenny Ryan – Bjorn Yesterday 3.5***

Jenny Ryan is a huge ABBA fan! Or is she? Do they even exist? In this one woman show, Ms Ryan explores the legends, the myths, the Gods, these Swedish phenomena.

There’s no question that these pop icons have built … Read More

KC Shornima: Detachment Style 4****

There’s something bubbling at the Pleasance this year. A sense that you’re watching a comic not just arriving, but arriving fully formed. KC Shornima—29, currently writing for SNL, and making her Fringe debut—is not just doing stand-up. She’s doing it … Read More

Norvil & Josephine: Rabbits Out of the Hat – 5*****

This show absolutely sparkles with originality and a magnetic duo you simply can’t take your eyes off. I expected an hour of magic my children would enjoy; what we all got was a breathtaking show that I’ll be telling everyone … Read More

Tom Brace: The Ride 4D 4****

Tom Brace: The Ride 4D is a refreshing and delightful escape from the typical theme park experience, especially for younger audiences. Forget the long lines and crowded spaces of Disney World; Tom Brace’s new magic-themed park is where the real … Read More

Isobel Rogers – How To Be Content 4****

Isobel Rogers’ Fringe show How to be Content is a delightful musical odyssey that effortlessly blends wit, warmth, and inventive storytelling. Armed with just her guitar, Rogers delves into the existential questions that modern life throws at us, tackling them … Read More

Laura Smyth Living My Best Life 4****

You may recognise Laura from TV shows such as Live at the Apollo and the Jonathon Ross Show amongst others.

Laura brings her show to Edinburgh with a beaming smile and ponders what makes her think she is indeed Living … Read More

Mark Bittlestone – I Need a Straight Guy 4****

Mark Bittlestone’s “I Need a Straight Guy” is a laugh-out-loud exploration of modern gay life, blending humour with keen social commentary. A social media sensation known for his clever skits that mock gay stereotypes, Bittlestone brings his online persona to … Read More

Jack Tucker: Comedy Stand-Up Hour 3***

Jack Tucker, Comedy Stand-Up Hour is an absolute riot. No seriously, it’s a petrol fuelled fire-bomb of a show, full of chaos and anarchy, I actually expected the police to arrive any second and break it up!

Tucker has amassed … Read More

Vlad Ilich – Vladislav, Baby Don’t Hurt Me 4****

In Vladislav, Baby Don’t Hurt Me, Vlad Ilich, North Macedonia’s biggest comedic export, takes the audience on a deep and dark journey through his life, brilliantly intertwining his passion for chess with some very clever political humour. The Balkan comedian’s … Read More