Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Innsmouth Crown – 1*

For some reason, Sherlock Holmes is as reliable a draw at the Edinburgh Fringe as Shakespeare and probably for good reason. The stories are regarded as classics and, despite their age, are still very readable and enjoyable today. Likewise … Read More

Shrink Wrapped: A Psychologist Analyses Comedians Live – Robyn Perkins 4****

Shrink wrapped is a unique show where three comedians are analysed by a real-life psychologist based on a short 5-minute set. Each show has a different focus and this shows focus was exploring the comedian’s sense of self. The show … Read More

The Eight Faces of Ellie Morrison – 3.5***/5

Proclaiming to be a revolutionary and first-of-its-kind production, the slightly clunkily-named The Eight Faces of Ellie Morrison is a dramatic play that blends Mixed Martial Arts into the performance.

The show tells the story of the Morrison siblings, promising … Read More

So You Think You Are Funny? Grand Final

Way back in 1980s Gilded Balloon Artistic Director Grande Karen Koren came up with the concept of this annual competition, a contest that has helped made household names of a multitude of aspiring comics who previously won, or at least … Read More

Sam Serrano – Mars 4****

Sam Serrano arrives with the tunes of Yungblud blaring through the PA, which feels suitably Fringe for this newly blooded act at The Stand.

From the beginning, they’re trying to get their head around the mechanics of the Fringe, from … Read More

James Gardner – Good Afternoon – 4.5****

James Gardner returns to the Fringe for a limited run with his show, “Good Afternoon”, but you’ll be very lucky if you get a chance to see his show, as this popular Scottish comedian is pretty much sold out already. … Read More