Swamplesque 5*****

If watching ‘Shrek’, in a thong, doing the splits doesn’t make you smile then nothing will. Watching him high kick and pirouette across the stage raises the spirits just the same. The fabulous cast of characters, legally not based on … Read More

Nicholas Elliot : Refashioned: From Childhood Dream to Stylish Nightmare 3***

Born and educated in Edinburgh, half Chinese, half Scottish, Elliott was bullied at school and never fully fitted in, and after many years, moved on to New York to chase his dream of working in fashion. Fashion types, superficial people … Read More

Disenchanted! The Hit Musical 4****

A boisterous musical with a message, addressed by many of Disney’s Princesses in a very different voice than we’ve been offered in the past. The vocals are on point, and the cast deserve a special mention for their skills in … Read More

Stamptown 4.5****

Stamptown is the greatest variety show in the world, and I want to make one thing clear: it’s a late-night show for a reason. This show isn’t for the faint of heart.

We enter the venue and Dylan — a … Read More

Shannon Brooke — 100 Million Fish in the Aquarium 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Australian ketamine Smurfette is back! This year, it seems the budget has improved too, with a proper giant screen boasting the highest HD resolution you’ll see at the whole Fringe, unless you head to the IMAX.

She kicks off … Read More

Ted Hill Teaches You Science, Most of Which is True 4****

Ted Hill Teaches You Science, Most of Which is True is certainly not the standard bubbly children’s entertainer, but a much more cynical clown who brings his own unique, burnout energy to this chaotic morning show. The show starts with … Read More

Anime-Zing Kids! — 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

From the off, you realise Anime-Zing Kids! is a Fringe kids show with a difference. From the incredibly catchy opening singalong, this is something for all ages and immediately feels like a laboratory of invention.

To begin with, you’re in … Read More

Adults Only Magic Show – 4****

It does what it says on the tin, Magic for Adults Only!! This raucous riot unfolds for yet another year at The Fringe. Skilfully compered by Magnus Danger Magnus, “The Adults Only Magic Show” has the crowd whipped up into … Read More

Jonathan Rudge – Stay at home son – 4****

Working in TV for 19 years has given Jonathan Rudge a bucket load of material to use in his one-man-show, “Stay at home son”. However due to having signed an NDA, there’s much he can’t discuss.

They say that “Breaking … Read More

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical – 4.5****

An improv musical, not going to lie, I had my reservations, but wow, “Showstopper! The Improvised Musical” is absolutely tremendous. In a packed out Pleasance Grand, this tour de force grabbed my attention and wouldn’t let go.

Every night will … Read More