Ellie MacPherson, Happy Birthday, Mr. President 4****

Ellie Macpherson has created a jam-packed hour of entertainment. She’s a patriotic American y’all and has given herself the task of choosing which president she wants to bang. She does a thorough job, starting with ‘Simply the Best’ George Washington … Read More

Boom 5*****

For me, Boom is what the Edinburgh Festival is all about – loads of creative energy, extraordinary talent, bravery and originality.

In March 2022, young artists from the Cirk La Putyka ensemble in Prague and the Kyiv Municipal Academy of … Read More

Briefs: Bite Club 4****

My very first review in 2016 was Briefs Factory at the Assembly Hall at the Mound and what an experience it was (I’ve only just recovered).

The atmosphere in the Lafayette tent was electric and at least this time around … Read More

Rebel 4****

There was a great buzz about the show before it even started. A few Bowie fans were sitting next me and were curious how the music and circus were going to blend together. I have to say they were not … Read More

Emanuel Sonubi – Emancipated 4.5****

It was recently that while Watching Live at the Apollo that I saw Emanuel Sonubi close one episode with all the aplomb of a seasoned veteran so was delighted to get the chance to see his hour this year. Sonubi … Read More

Mitch Benn – It’s About Time 4****

Mitch Benn informs his late afternoon audience that he has been coming to the Fringe for 30 years virtually every year. And there can’t be many of his shows that I have missed. Way back then and even to this … Read More

Splash Test Dummies 5*****

This show is an old favourite of ours. We’ve seen it about 5 times now and we still absolutely love it. The Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows is the perfect venue for this hilarious and riotous show. A combination … Read More

Hotel Paradiso – 5*****

Strength, balance, timing, perfection. These are the words I kept thinking as I watched this breath-taking production. We are greeted by the concierge of the Hotel Paradiso who is delivering a rather melancholy story and giving us all the … Read More

Paul McCaffrey – We go again 4****

I asked a couple of people sat beside me why they had bought tickets to see Paul McCaffrey at the Fringe. One had a seen him at a gig down south and really enjoyed him, the others were here on … Read More

The Extraordinary Time-Travelling Adventures of Baron Munchausen 4****

Storytelling is one of our favourite types of children’s show and this show did not let us down. There are three excellent actors who take to the stage: an admiral, a spaceman and a noble lady. They are all acquaintances … Read More