Kevin Day: Hairline 4****

Kevin Day is a veteran of many years on the comedy scene and has been at the top of his game for most of them. He is often found on the telly and is also a writer for many other … Read More

Suzy Bennett: Gumption! 4****

Okay I now think I have found the official hottest venue ever, the black cupboard, well it’s hardly bigger, with a low roof and when the excess of thirty people are packed in… it’s unbearable, but no one leaves, all … Read More

Bruce Fummey: A History of Scotland 4****

Bruce Fummey has set himself the challenge of covering a thousand years of Scottish history, and being funny about it, in an hour. While he didn’t make it all the way through to the present day in perhaps … Read More

Cardinal Sin 3***

This felt like a student, rather than professional, production, which is what it is. It’s in the guide as comedy, but this is very much comic theatre: a farcical play (the play is in the genre of farce, … Read More

Ivy Paige: Filthy Rich 4****

Who is Ivy Paige? Talented singer, burlesque queen, comedian. In this hour long show, Ivy Paige takes us through her ‘get rich programme’. She sings her way through both well known and original songs, while of course getting to know … Read More

Butterfly Rammy 4****

This show has grown from the increase in political engagement in Scotland inspired by the referendum. While it was produced by yes-voters/independence-supporters/generally-lefties, a good portion of the discussion (today, about division) was about how to engage with the … Read More

The Secret Life Of Suitcases 5*****

Based in the Netherbow’s Scottish Storytelling Centre, this is a simply stunning show. Anyone who fails to fall in love with Larry, simply has a heart made of stone! It is an actual joy to behold, as we followed the actions … Read More

The Jabberwocky 4****

Based upon the poem by Lewis Carroll, the Jabberwocky is brought to you with the use of music dance and puppetry. It follows the story of a young boy on a quest to locate the Jabberwocky in order to help … Read More

Hairy Maclary’s Cat Tales 4****

I am delighted to see that Hairy Maclary remains a firm fixture at the Fringe, and unlike other Fringe regulars, he returns each year with a different tale to tell, and each time the audience are nothing short of delighted. … Read More

Tatterdemalion 5*****

The only criticism I have of the show I saw is that the audience were a little confused and slow to understand what was expected of them. Everything else was brilliant.

The show, as the programme … Read More