Losing the Plot

****

John Godber’s play is a lively and contemporary take on the common themes of the battle of the sexes and the mid-life crises of couples in their late forties with teenage children. Steve Huison as Jack and Susan Cookson … Read More

Tanyalee Davis – Big Trouble in Little ‘Gina 4 Star ****

I learned quite a few things in the delightful hour I spent in her show last night. I always thought she was American but it turns out she is Canadian. I learned about her love life and her taste in … Read More

Take in Interns

4 stars ****

This is what the Fringe is about, what a great show! It has well-written, catchy tunes with clever lyrics, simple yet effective staging, live band, good cast with mics and a capacity audience. A little gem of … Read More

The Road to Qatar!

4 stars ****

Well this is a bit different! As they say you couldn’t make this up – based on a true story and written by a very experienced team. And given that, I would have expected something a bit, … Read More

Pippin

2 stars **

One of Stephen Schwartz’ lesser known shows, Pippin is really sounding dated now. The very young cast give their all and are clearly enjoying themselves however the singing is very weak and hard to make out even … Read More

Freak Show

4 stars ****

Freak show is being created by the same team as Forest boy yet they are quite complementary as completely different pieces of music theatre.

Set in a Victorian sideshow we see the public performances of the so-called … Read More

Avenue Q

5 stars *****

This is an outstandingly good production of Avenue Q by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s students, easily on a par with any professional touring production. There is nothing ‘Fringe’ about this, the cast, highly functional set, band … Read More

Carl Donnelly: Now That’s What I Carl Donnelly! Volume V 5 Star *****

Carl Donnelly has always been a funny comic. Since his early days right up to last year he wrote and delivered value for money solidly funny shows. Until this year. In my opinion he has now reached another level … Read More

Chris Martin: Passionate About the Pointless 4 Star ****

It has been a few years since I first saw Chris Martin perform as part of AAA Stand Up and it is obvious that his star is in the ascendency with a few TV appearances thrown in along the way.

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Voices in Your Head 4 Star ****

Last Fringe Deborah Frances-White initially presented this late night comedy treat and is recreating the spectacle once again as she ably leads some of the best comics around Edinburgh through an hour of entertainment that is an absolute treat.

Ms … Read More