Hannah Morton : Crushed 4****

At the beginning, there is a screen announcement. Names have been changed to protect the guilty. Well almost.

Bounding onto the stage, Morton is glowing, primed and ready for action. Last year, having caught her partner cheating, she spent the … Read More

Noted – The Back Pack 3 1/2 ***

With the pitch of a “live-action cartoon”, Noted is a frenetic physical comedy show from The Back Pack theatre company featuring a couple of cameras, 4 performers and over 400 pieces of paper. Each of the pieces of paper have … Read More

The Mothman Cometh – Whisper Theatre 3***

For those not up on their Appalachian cryptids, Mothman is a seldom seen creature whose odd, winged appearance and glowing red eyes are often thought to prophesize doom. There’s a lot more to say about it but, fortunately, this Mothman … Read More

Adam B Magic : Welcome to My Reality : 4****

Mr B, a resplendent gentleman with facial hair and a tweed suit, comes over like an otherworldly Edwardian H.G. Wells, inviting us into his den of delights. Starting off with classic sleight of hand coin tricks, clever card tricks, and … Read More

Adrian Mnkowicz: Latin Stars America 4****

European-based Argentinian comedian Adrian Minkowicz is back in Edinburgh doing what he does best: a South American-themed show, this time about his travels extravaganza through his own continent.

But before we get there, we are taken through a catchup … Read More

Pleasance Comedy Reserve 4★★★★

Pleasance Comedy Reserve ★★★★ Pleasance Dome

Pleasance Comedy Reserve has a well-earned reputation for spotting breakthrough talent, and this year’s four comedians certainly suggest the tradition continues.

Laura Walsh comperes energetically, warming the audience with amusing stories, including about … Read More