The Battle of Frogs and Mice – 5*****

My five-year-old thinks “this is the best show at the Fringe”, what more praise is needed? If you want to take your children to see something perfect for them in every way, this is it. The show is an incredibly … Read More

Apparently Ugly: A Stepsister Story – 4****

What a clever premise; What happened before Dorothy walked down that yellow brick road? Wait, no, not that one. What happens when Cinderella is off enjoying her happily-ever-after? Well, those evil stepsisters are still around, and it turns out they … Read More

By a Thread – 5*****

A returning Fringe favourite has landed, in a much larger venue. Still, you’ll find no ropey premise here… By a Thread returns following a sold-out 2025 triumph. From Assembly Roxy, we now find the group in the much larger Music … Read More

Steffan Alun — Windows 4.5****.5

Why don’t you flock to see Steffan Alun and his new show, Windows? He’s part of the Welsh Comedy Sheep Crew and it literally is a ”look through” into the deepest, darkest parts of his identity. How much can you … Read More

Benjamin Alborough — Absolute Monopoly 3.5***.5

If you’ve ever wondered what Monopoly would look like if it escaped the board and landed in a theatre, Absolute Monopoly has the answer. This is a live-action version of the classic game, with two audience members selected to become … Read More

Rosy Holt — Churchill’s Urinal 4****

Holt plays the new Chancellor of the Exchequer who has just moved into No. 11 and, in an attempt to flex her ministerial muscle, decides she wants an ugly urinal removed from her office. The only problem is that the … Read More

Josiah 5*****

Josiah, based on the autobiography of Josiah Henson, charts the extraordinary journey of a man born into slavery in Maryland. At its heart is a stunning performance from Cassel Miles, who not only plays Josiah but every other character in … Read More

Rob Kemp: Beatlesjuice 4****

From the warped genius of Elvis Dead’s Rob Kemp, he’s back in Edinburgh with his new full show, bringing together Beatles songs and the 1988 film Beetlejuice. The premise, as before, is simple: retell a classic film using the back … Read More

James Phelan – Showman – 5*****

If you’re into magic and comedy, then James Phelan’s “Showman” is the very show for you. Not only is he an incredibly talented magician, but he brings a fantastic night of entertainment full of fun and laughs.

Audience participation makes … Read More

Mummy’s Dead, Long Live Mummy -5*****

Written by Koel Purie Rinchet, Mummy’s Dead, Long Live Mummy is a poignant, perceptive and often very funny portrait of four mothers on the edge. Viviane Bossina, Tiffany Hofstetter, Koel Purie and Laura Woody form a terrific ensemble, each bringing … Read More