one4review | On 16, Sep 2026

Tothill wears a green velour ish crossover top that only he could pull off. Explaining that the top was tax deductible if it was part of his act, he shows his cleverness and savviness to this Edinburgh crowd.
The hidden delights of visiting the Margate Crab Museum is an early highlight, with enthusiasm so sincere it makes it sound like he’s found the hanging gardens of Babylon. A cruise ship booking with an older clientele demographic absolutely slays too, but it’s the introduction of a nineteenth century character and a food based life hack as a thread is pure genius.
Theatre etiquette, medical injuries and the sheer stupidity of going beyond to make a show delivered with all of his usual wordsmithery and view askew.
It’s not always conventional, which is exactly where the fun is mined. Tothill on this form has proved again to be one of the best on the circuit for this type of relatable, intelligent silliness, and has turned it up a notch, producing yet another show with plenty of observed nonsense to entertain all.
****
Reviewed by Steve H
Cabaret Bar at Pleasance Courtyard
Until 30 Aug
21:30 to 22.30

Tags

John Tothill Pleasance