Kafka’s Metamorphosis: The Musical! With Puppets! – 5*****

I’m not massively familiar with the work of Franz Kafka, other than its reputation for the grim, oppressive and often paranoid tone which gave rise to the term “Kafkaesque”. I had, however, read his novelette The Metamorphosis, famous for its … Read More

Biscuit Barrel: Not Another 69-Sketch Show – 2**

On the face of it, the pitch for this show is both incredibly simple and very appealing. It contains 69 sketches pushed into the normal fringe running time of 60 minutes. This is the fourth time the sketch group Biscuit … Read More

Colin Cloud: Consequences 5*****

I must be living under a rock because I hadn’t heard of magician and mentalist Colin Cloud prior to this show. This 70 minute show is set in the gorgeous McEwan Hall. During the show Colin wows us with his … Read More

Jonny and the Baptists: The Happiness Index 3***

How to describe this show… In 2010 David Cameron was Prime Minister and he was interested in quantifying the happiness of the nation. Our two on stage performers have picked up this idea and used it as the loose basis … Read More

Weather Girl 5*****

As California burns, and water is dangerously scarce, Stacey the weather girl from Fresno, heads to the local TV station at 4am every day to give upbeat and cheerful weather forecasts between mind numbing daytime shows. As the wildfires approach … Read More

Adele – Still someone like me 5*****

Flawless from beginning to end. Sarah Borges is well practiced singing the songs of Adele and this comes over as she filled the room with her amazing vocals. This is Sarah’s third year of performing in Edinburgh Festival and as … Read More

English (bird) in New York 3***

Briony Price, a New York City-based performer, composer, and recording artist, has seen her music grace prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall, Google Arts and Culture, and HBO. She’s also a quarter-finalist for the 2025 Grammy Awards—a testament to her undeniable … Read More

Acoustic Gaga 4****

Sarah Borges covers of popular Lady Gaga songs do not disappoint. Sarah, born in Portugal, has the sweetest most alluring voice. Show stopping entrance in glittery attire and fun sparkly specs added a sense of fun and playfulness to her … Read More

Jessie Cave -Ecstatic Display 3***

The vast stage in Assembly Roxy is preset with many props, including a shadow puppet display I was wondering what we were in for. Jessie Cave enters somewhat awkwardly, not for her the sass many stand-ups have, explains that she … Read More

The Poldark Show – Stage Hypnotist 3.5***

Poldark is among a select group of naturally gifted hypnotists, bringing over 30 years of performance experience to his Fringe debut.

Initially, I was concerned about the sparse audience turnout, especially since this show relies heavily on audience participation. However, … Read More