David Trent – This is All I Have 4 Stars ****

David Trent first came to my attention last year when he was being mooted as the next big thing and although I enjoyed his show I was not totally convinced.

Let the record show that in what is often thought … Read More

Jason Byrne – My Special Eye 5 Star *****

Okay I have seen Jason Byrne probably more than any other major comic over the years since he was a young lad in his twenties and what has always been there and certainly still is, is his sense of fun … Read More

Vikki Stone – Definitely 4 Star ****

Following last years unmitigated success at the Fringe comedian and singer Vikki Stone is back this year armed with her trusty piano and a series of slides, props and even special guests as she performs a non-stop musical and comedy … Read More

David Morgan – Pretty 4 Star ****

David Morgan is a bright up and coming comedian who has been dubbed as having the best hair on the Fringe by some. Yet it is not his trademark quiff that is attracting attention he is charming and affable often … Read More

Baby Loves Disco – 4 stars ****

I’ve attended a few discos in my time, although very few of them have started at 11am in the morning! Baby Loves Disco is a dance event with a difference, one of Edinburgh’s clubs is turned into a family-friendly venue … Read More

La Clique 4 Stars ****

There is no doubt that La Clique is a Fringe legend. Now in its 10th year the show is proving to be as popular as ever with the late evening crowd and is 90 minutes on virtually non-stop action.

The … Read More

Keith Farnan: Fear Itself 4 Stars****

Perhaps a risky title for a show since each one of us has our own personal, private fears which we may not wished to be exposed to comedy, but Keith Farnan has such a natural and engaging manner he can … Read More

Micheline Sings Brel 4 Stars ****

Having been away from the Fringe for a few years while she had a family it is a treat to have this Belgian chanteuse back amongst us this year doing what she does best entertaining adoring fans with the song … Read More

The Boy Who Kicked Pigs

****

Grey is a colour usually associated with blandness. Well, there is much grey in this show. The four performers faces are greyed up and the impressive large scale back projections showing different locations are grey in tone. The tale … Read More

Eugénie Grandet

****

For those like me who have not read Balzac’s 19th novel, this is of little consequence. This adaptation played in period costume and written for the stage by Jonathan Choat stands up as an enjoyable and absorbing piece of … Read More