Elouise Eftos — Aphrodite 4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

After last year’s phenomenal success, nominee for 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer Elouise Eftos returns to the Fringe with her new show. With high expectations, the Greek/Macedonian-born performer, who now lives in Australia, has a lot to live up to … Read More

Michael Hughes — The Last Bantam 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

History tends to remember the great battles and military leaders, but The Last Bantam shines a light on the thousands of ordinary men whose stories have largely disappeared. In the tiny, appropriately named Snug at Paradise in Augustines, a packed … Read More

Creepy Boys — SLUGS 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Returning after a triumphant run in 2025, Creepy Boys are back again with their show which promises to be about nothing, nothing and nothing.

The titular Creepy Boys are S.E. Grummett and Sam Kruger, two eclectic and electric performers … Read More

An Unbiased Afternoon with Allaster McKallaster 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Online internet sensation and Scottish commentary success Alastair McKallaster arrives with a show that is quintessentially Scottish from the off. It starts with clips from the media for all things musically Scottish, with Simple Minds front and centre.

McKallaster is … Read More

When Vincent Met John – 5*****

What might have happened if Vincent van Gogh and John Lennon had ever met, especially when both were at significant crossroads in their lives? When Vincent Met John, a new play written by Nick Wilkes, turns this intriguing premise into … Read More

The Cut of Her Jib 4****

Kathleen Ruddy’s The Cut of Her Jib is a brisk and entertaining dark comedy that combines a missing-husband mystery with sharp observations about marriage, relationships and female independence.

Set in Edinburgh, the play introduces us to Belinda Crabbs, whose husband … Read More

Andrew White: What a Life! 4☆☆☆☆

I’d heard things about Andrew White: whisperings of quality and a rising talent, and I’d had a brief impression from when he was a guest in another show. So I was open to being impressed, willing to be won round … Read More

Lianna Holston: Haha, Oh God 2.0 4☆☆☆☆

Ms Holston introduces this as a work-in-progress show, but it’s as accomplished and well developed as many ‘finished’ and ‘review ready’ shows I’ve seen (and much better than a fair few). I hope any further finishing and polishing doesn’t polish … Read More

Kate Hammer: Government Approved Comedian 3.5☆☆☆

Kate Hammer was infected by the Fringe during her first visit, so much so that she wanted to make sure she could stay in the UK and make it part of her life. Being Canadian, this means she’s had to … Read More

Bog Witch – 5*****

The packed audience at the Traverse for Bog Witch shows just how popular Briony Kimmings has become with Fringe audiences – and it isn’t difficult to see why. She is a wonderfully polished, warm and engaging performer who quickly has … Read More