Apocalypse Cabaret: Songs from the End of the World 3.5***

Apocalypse Cabaret: Songs from the End of the World is a bold, heartfelt, and darkly funny celebration of performance at the edge of existence. Created and performed by Scout Durwood (she/they)—a cabaret comedian turned writer/director known for their high-octane music … Read More

Swan? Lauren Brady and HEYwire Theatre 4.5 ****

Any audience member hoping to spend an hour in thrall to an exquisite ballet recital beware! Lauren Brady’s Swan? certainly pirouettes around the stage with aplomb, but she is equally likely to ignite an e-cigarette and throw up a furball. … Read More

Mario the Maker Magician 5*****

Mario the Maker Magician is such a beautifully crafted show that blends magic, storytelling, and a constant buzz of energy with screaming in an almost constant call-and-response routine that never ends.

The real magic here is how planned everything is, … Read More

Black Blues Brothers: Let’s Twist Again! – 5*****

The Black Blues Brothers return to Edinburgh with Let’s Twist Again! It’s listed as a brand-new show but is a bit more like an evolution of previous outings. Don’t fret; at no point will you be disappointed, and if you’ve … Read More

Song Society – Dexter at Underbelly, Edinburgh -3★★★½

Filed under: memory, myth, and great songs

Florencia Iriondo returns to Edinburgh with Song Society, a one-woman folk-pop musical that quietly pushes back against the Fringe’s obsession with polish and pitch decks. It’s lo-fi, full of heart, and proudly analogue … Read More

Diva – Live From Hell! 5*****

Luke Bayer is sensational, seamlessly playing every character in this musical about rivalry, vengeance, and killer ambition. Accompanied by an exceptional live band, he brings this devilishly entertaining story to life.

Bayer delivers an electrifying portrayal of Desmond Channing, the … Read More

Six Chick Flicks – KK Apple and Kerry Ipema 5*****

“Six Chick Flicks,” a standout at the Edinburgh Fringe, is a side-splitting celebration of beloved chick flicks, expertly parodied by the dynamic duo Kerry Ipema and KK Apple. This fast-paced show smashes together six iconic movies, from Titanic to Legally … Read More

Pear 4****

Sketch comedy is a dying art. Good sketch comedy is even harder to find. Pear (identical twins Patrick and Hugo McPherson) are setting new lofty heights in the genre.

So what are we dealing with here? Imagine The Fast Show … Read More

Ali Woods: At The Moment 4****

This is Ali Woods’ third year in a row with a stand up show at The Fringe having built quite a following on social media. This is a clever, funny, well written accomplished show.

Ali is very relatable and the … Read More

Elliot Steel – Soft Boi Core 4.5 ****

It hasn’t been the greatest 12 months in his life for Elliot Steel. He may be a Nepo baby, his father being comedian Mark Steel, but things are not going so well, still living at home at 28 he muses … Read More