Brotipo – 4****

Venture into the wondrous domain of Quebec’s circus clowns with Brotipo, a performance that has rightfully strutted its slapstick on international stages across 18 countries. The sleeveless jesters weave a narrative that’s as much about high-flying acrobatics – notably … Read More

Mog the Forgetful Cat – 5*****

Mog the Forgetful Cat is a feline fable filled with whimsy and wonder. Mog has always been an icon in the world of children’s stories. Judith Kerr’s much-beloved feline bounces off the page and onto the stage in this … Read More

Chelsea Hart: Damet Garm – How I Joined a Revolution 5*****

This is Chelsea Hart. During the dark pandemic times, I briefly joined Tik Tok and discovered Chelsea. It was the one where Chelsea gave a standing ovation on women’s bodies, “your body is a miracle and a combination of … Read More

Paul Sinha – Pauly Bengali 4.5 ****

To many, Paul Sinha is synonymous with the Sinner Man from, ITV’s The Chase, or maybe as a Celebrity Goggle Boxer, but of course long before that he was, and still is an excellent standup comedian, and in recent times … Read More

Strategic Love Play – 4****

The Roundabout Theatre at Summerhall was jam packed for this play, and rightly so. For 70 minutes we were treated to a guerilla version of internet dating – definitely not for the faint hearted. Miriam Battaye’s tale of cyber … Read More

The Extras Strike Back: A Musical Tribute to the Forgotten Heroes of Star Wars 4****

For too long the supporting characters of Star Wars have been overshadowed by the popularity of the main characters in this epic Disney film. So Glenn Clarke, George Gehm and Stephen Quinn have decided enough is enough and through their … Read More

Thirst 4****

Written and performed by fringe debutant Callum Hughes, Thirst is performed in a vaulted cellar, a beautifully intimate venue, and a perfect space for a one man show about alcohol and sobriety.

Callum is a master … Read More

JJ Whitehead – White Noise 4****

It has been four years since JJ Whitehead performed at the Fringe and it was a pleasure to see him back on an Edinburgh stage this year.

Whitehead made his first appearance way back in 1999, so he has a … Read More

Meet Me by The Stranger 3***

A play about relationships in a small Yorkshire town, with the characters choosing to meet under a statue of a woman called The Stranger, who stares out forlornly at the pub opposite, her exact story unknown. Is she looking … Read More

George Zacharopoulos : Wonderland 5*****

George Zacharopoulos is Greek.  The clue is in the name!  George has been living in Newcastle for the best part of twenty years but retains his full on, very endearing, Greek accent without a hint of Geordie.George has progressed from … Read More