Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales

Five Star

*****

There are four of Julia Donaldson’s stories in this show, so while not every toddler will know them all, most will know enough to have a great time, and it didn’t matter whether or not you knew … Read More

The Red Bus Puppet Show

One Star

*

There was some lovely a capella singing in this show, which told the tale of Briar Rose, also known as Sleeping Beauty. Sadly, there wasn’t enough of anything else to engage the young audience, as demonstrated by … Read More

The Showstoppers Family Matinee

Four Star

**** The Showstoppers are back, and this time it’s swear-free. This was the Showtoppers team’s first foray into family friendly, but I hope not their last. Using the usual Showstoppers format, the team used audience suggestions and host … Read More

Dr Bunhead’s Blast Off!

*****

A show that claims to target age 0-99 is taking a risk, but this show managed impressively near that. Before it even started, the tension was building with fast music and plenty of safety warnings, so when Dr Bunhead … Read More

Catriona Knox – Hellcat

4Star

**** 

This is the second year I have seen this talented sketch comedy / character comedian perform her solo show, she is also one of the Boom Jennies as well, so it is totally understandable that she is good … Read More

Phil Nicol – Rants

4 Stars

**** 

Now there are probably many things that could be levied at Phil Nicol and many of then are true, but one thing he could never be accused of is not putting his heart and soul into each … Read More

Alistair Barrie – Urban Fogey

5 Star

*****

Alistair Barrie has been a hard working stand-up for a number of years and certainly has never delivered an average show as far as I have seen, it has always been a good show at least.

This … Read More

Fancy Something Different in a Fringe Show?

The Noise Next Door

24 Hour Improv Adventure

Monday, 13th August

The Noise Next Door, one of the Festival’s cutting edge improv groups will be attempting a first at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Straight after their show they will … Read More

Adam Hills – Mess Around

4 Stars

**** 

There is a simple idea behind this show’s concept. For 15 years now Adam Hills has been creating a well written show which was performed to oodles of fans, But usually during the opening warm up banter … Read More

The Silky Pair – Happy to Help

4 Star

**** 

This year’s Fringe is packed with female sketch comedy of varying numbers and standards but The Silky Pair, Kathryn Bond and Lorna Shaw are amongst the very best in my opinion.

Last years show was hampered by … Read More