Sophie’s Surprise 29th 5*****

Prepare to be entertained because this show has it all! Drama, theatre, acrobatics, magic, dance, music, comedy and energy beyond belief. A packed audience at Underbelly witnessed some amazing performances from an incredibly talented bunch of newcomers. Oh and did … Read More

Jazz or a bucket of Blood 4****

Strangely endearing Australian duo Ange Laviopierre and Jane Watt present a tightly-written absurdist show about motherhood and making new friends Or perhaps it’s about relationships with the friends you‘ve already got. Maybe it really is about jazz, or a bucket … Read More

Lucky Pigeons – 2**

Brainfools’ Fringe debut seeks to transport its audience to a surreal avian universe, but unfortunately, it frequently misses its mark. A sizable portion of the performance occurs on the floor, and the lack of a raised stage not only detracts … Read More

Maggie Crane : Side By Side 5*****

Boston native Maggie Crane’s stand up show manages to uniquely capture and combine moments of both tear jerking nostalgia with laugh out loud descriptive storytelling.

Firstly we are told of the teenage Maggie‘s obsession with Brendan Urie, lead singer of … Read More

Brave Space 5*****

Brave Space, by Chicago-based Aloft Circus, is genuinely a delightful gem. The show transports you into a world where closeness and community take centre stage. Walking in, there’s an immediate intimacy that welcomes you, the all-white theme, which feels like … Read More

Havana Street Party 5*****

At this party you are treated to a cocktail of various dance styles such as ballet, street, and contemporary that are blended into latin dance performances that give the show a cool modern vibe.

The company is made up of … Read More

Joe McTernan: Life Advice That Won’t Change Your Life 4.5****

At the Underbelly Buttercup, Joe McTernan entertained us to a jam-packed hour of great comedy material.

He’s a local lad, from Edinburgh, and went down a storm in a venue that felt like the oven on Christmas Day!

Joe’s show … Read More

The Alphabet of Awesome Science – 2.5**

Alphabet of Awesome Science sees Professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (get it?) offer a tongue-twisting race from A to Z, a mix of interesting words and science experiments. The stage, covered in letters, suggests an academic adventure. But as … Read More

La Clique 5*****

Created by David Bates, La Clique was born at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2004. It continues to wow audiences with its unique jaw dropping circus and outrageous antics.

This year’s show is as brilliant as ever – even if you … Read More

Elliot Steel – Love and Hate Speech 4.5 ****

The adage that the apple never falls far from the tree is certainly applicable in many cases and certainly with Elliot Steel, the son of comedy legend, Mark. However although he claims to be a nepo baby, he is not … Read More