Katie Pritchard : Disco Ball 4****

Katie Pritchard is a force of nature! How is it possible to keep that level of near hysterical high energy going for a whole hour? Even for a mere audience member it is quite exhausting and I haven’t even left … Read More

Amazing Stories of Blues and Soul 3***

Having battled my way between the hoards of people walking along the Bridges and nearly ending up joining a silent disco, I eventually got to the venue just in time before the show was about to start.

It was well … Read More

The Giant Killers 4****

Long Lane Theatre return to the Fringe with their hit play The Giant Killers. First performed in 2017, the play tells the true story of football’s greatest ever underdogs, Darwen FC, who become the first working-class men’s team to compete … Read More

Ben Hart: Wonder 4****

It’s a bit of a cliché to watch a magician and find yourself saying “how on earth does he do that?”, but I found myself saying that throughout a magical hour with West End star, multi award-winning magician and Britain’s … Read More

Bette Midler and Me 4****

I hadn’t been to the venue, Symposium Hall and it was a really lovely experience. The stage was set up with the words Bette attached in large colourful letters across the curtain. The letters had flower garlands and seabirds attached … Read More

Stewart Lee: Snowflake 5*****

Stewart Lee is a much admired and respected stand up. Indeed he has been doing stand up for more than three decades, and judging by the sold out sizeable venue on a sunny Thursday afternoon, people are still interested in … Read More

Cirque Berserk 5*****

Downstairs in the EICC is the perfect venue for this wonderful show. As expected, Cirque Berserk has acrobatics, contortionists, jugglers, clowns and dancers. It is thrilling and at times heart stopping. A lot is packed into the hour-long show. My … Read More

Splash Test Dummies 5*****

This show is an old favourite of ours. We’ve seen it about 5 times now and we still absolutely love it. The Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows is the perfect venue for this hilarious and riotous show. A combination … Read More

Smashing Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet 5****

Shakespeare for kids can be challenging. My daughter and I have seen shows that have been a bit too silly, or a bit too dry. This one woman show is just the perfect balance. Lecoq trained actor Penelope Soloman used … Read More

Paul Zerdin: Hands Free 5*****

It’s fair to say that Paul Zerdin is an extremely talented and incredibly funny ventriloquist. So good in fact he previously won Americas Got Talent, the ultimate talent show, securing a $1 million dollar prize and a prestigious Vegas contract.

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