Paul Thorne: This Month’s Apocalypse 3***

Paul Thorne is an interesting comic, with plenty to say on a lot of topical issues, from the Home Office deportation list, to a succinct summary of US voter trends; from the BBC’s terrified weather reporters, to a Taliban lullaby, … Read More

The Secret Garden 4****

Such a beloved story can be a challenge for a youth theatre group, but the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre didn’t let it show.

In a tale like this, there is always back-story to narrate, but on stage action kept the pace … Read More

Science Magic 3***

This show is part of the Free Festival, so you can’t book a ticket, but it is worth getting there early to get your place in the queue – this show is worth it. Your mini magicians will love the … Read More

Funny Stuff For Happy People 3***

Martin ‘BigPig’ Mor is a very silly man, and his young audience love every moment of it. From borrowing a child’s smelly shoe, to a group rap, to vanishing facial hair, this show is just one silly, funny thing after … Read More

The Amazing Scene Machine 4****

The moment you arrive, you get Plasticine to play with – at last a children’s show that actually encourages you to be fiddling around from the off!

Jim Parkyn, from Aardman quickly guides his young, and old new model-makers in … Read More

Diva Las Vegas – The Sundaes 4****

These Divas brought the warmth of Vegas to a wet and miserable night in Edinburgh. The ladies introduced themselves as Chocolate Sundae, Vanilla Sundae and Strawberry Sundae, wearing suitably coloured outfits so we knew who each one was. They did … Read More

A Cup of Tea With Lady C – 3***

Lady Colin Campbell has clearly attracted the public’s attention since her participation in last years I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, as the show was a complete sell out. Like a true lady she turned up elegantly dressed … Read More

Mark Nelson – Smiley Face 4****

Mark Nelson, in my experience anyway, has never been the most happy of comedians. That is not saying that he isn’t funny, because he is, but his plastic glass usually appears to be half empty, not half full of his … Read More

Sarah Callaghan: 24 4****

No she’s not copying Adele with naming her show after her age, it just happens to be how old she is. The show title came from a message from a friend with a link to change your life in 24 … Read More

Katharine Ferns is Faking It (work in progress) 3***

This is a work in progress, so I’m not sure how fair it is to review it, or how to do so (since I’m going to). Gently, I suppose.

Ms Ferns is a storyteller, and this show is a … Read More