Red Raw – 30 November 2015 – Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh

If there has ever been any doubt that the comedy scene in Scotland is thriving then evenings like this should dispel any thoughts of this.

Virtually every Monday night in Edinburgh and Tuesday at the Glasgow club The Stand run … Read More

Circa: Beyond 5*****

With Christmas exactly one month away Edinburgh has been transformed into a veritable cornucopia of festive cheer with lights, stalls, amusements Ferris wheels an ice rink brightening up the murky November days and at the centre of St Andrews’ Square … Read More

STICK MAN by Julia Donaldson – Scamp Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre 5*****

Photo credit – Steve Ullathorne

“Stick man” written by the author of The Gruffalo and former children’s laureate Julia Donaldson,  tells the story of a lost stick man and the various people he meets while desperately trying to find his way home.

… Read More

Ushers: The Front of House Musical – 5 stars *****

…with one star for the venue’s acoustics. Bravo to the exceptionally talented cast for battling against the incredibly difficult conditions in this old church, it’s appreciated.

It’s easy to see how this new musical has come up ‘through the ranks’ … Read More

Poppies – 5 stars *****

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

A ridiculously talented cast of actor/musicians performed this delightful new piece of musical theatre with a refreshing honesty which had most of the audience in tears by the end.

Okay, so there is nothing new in any … Read More

The Craft of the Cooper – 3 stars ***

3 stars ***

This got off to a fine start with some very powerful acting from the father. The intensity wasn’t kept by the rest of the cast however although kudos for performing within the constraints of such a small … Read More

UKIP! The Musical – 4 stars ****

It had to happen some time and here we are with a satirical musical kind of based on the rise of Nigel Farage. I’ve seen some complaints that this show is vulgar, crude, racist etc. but that’s the point. Just … Read More

Caledonian Folk and Blues at The Guildford 21st Year 4****

In what is always one of the longest Fringe shows in the programme each year local folk band Yard of Ale are once again hosting the event that runs from 20.00 to 24.00.

Yard of Ale are local stalwart of … Read More

Chris Martin: This Show has a Soundtrack 3***

If you are looking for a gag a minute comic then maybe Chris Martin, no not him from Coldplay, is not the guy for you, however if you are in the market for an hour of funny anecdotal humour … Read More

Alfie Moore: A Fair Cop Stands Up 3***

Alfie Moore has been doing stand up for a number of years, this is the fourth Fringe offering I have seen him perform, and has had a Radio 4 series as well. There is always one constant in all these, … Read More