Best In Class 4****

The Edinburgh Festival is tough, at times cutthroat. Not only because of the many hoops acts have to jump through just to even find a venue, but also because of the sheer amount of money required up front. Many acts … Read More

Sashi Perera: Pear Tree 5*****

Sri Lankan and Australian resident Sashi Perera is having an absolute ball at the Festival. Arriving in the third week of the Fringe, when some performers are suffering from burnout, Perera is efficiently glowing. It’s also her birthday, which adds … Read More

Steak Out 4****

Steak Out is a dark comedy written by Ruaraidh Murray who also plays one of the three lead roles. Our three main characters are planning a robbery but this is no ordinary robbery. It is a family affair which involves … Read More

27 Club – Amplified House and Assembly Festival 5*****

A musical celebration of 5 musicians, cut short in their prime, that’s what the “27 Club” achieves in spectacular fashion. An incredibly cool 6-piece band take on the tracks of Curt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and Amy … Read More

The Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase 4****

Compilation shows are a bit hit-and-miss at the Fringe. More often, the sum of the parts makes an enjoyable evening; the premise doesn’t quite match the full entity. Not here.

The aim is to bring together Black comedians who may … Read More

Autistic Musical Comedian Paul Dennis -3.5***

Well the title of his show is rather self-explanatory, “Autistic Musical Comedian Paul Dennis”, part of the large Welsh contingent at this year’s Fringe, and it’s a lovely mix of jokes and silly songs. He’s a talented guitar player and … Read More