How to catch a Book Witch – 3.5 Stars

How to Catch a Book Witch presents an endearing performance that uses music, puppetry, and other heartfelt storytelling techniques to underline one main theme: libraries are important. The story follows Kira and her new friend, Barry the … Read More

Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show 2024 – 5*****

Be warned not on any account to confuse the Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show 2024 with inferior substitutes.  This long running, daily lunchtime compilation show features four stand-ups and compere who cannot be bettered anywhere imho with different comedians every … Read More

James Gardner: Journeyman 4****

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Not many of us ever get to do what we wanted to do, life gets in the way and we go from job to job … Read More

Breathe 5*****

Crafted in natural beauty, “Breathe” is a wonderful and very unique show of its kind and takes the audience on an enchanting woodland journey via the life of a solitary acorn. The second you sit down, birds chirping in the … Read More

Wildcat’s Last Waltz 4 ****

I was not sure what to expect with this show.  Having seen many drag acts, I prepared myself for something similar. However, it was far from this and actually triggered some emotion. While funny, there was the underlying theme of … Read More

Silly Little Things 4****

Rosie lives in a flat, owns a florist (Rosie’s Posie’s), and has a best friend Kara who has a high flying job, but with relationship issues and a cash flow problem things start to unravel.Sitting on a toilet in a … Read More

We’re All Mad Here 4****

We may all be mad here, but in Early Doors Productions’ homage to Alice Through the Looking Glass, we’re also warm, human and humane. Four actors make up the company (but I would also entirely believe there were more), playing … Read More

Best Man 5*****

You’re invited to John and Rebecca’s wedding, and Cathal, the Best Man is about to deliver his speech. But oh no, disaster strikes because he’s mis-placed the speech and has to go rogue.

What ensues is a really funny hour … Read More

Gary Meikle, No Refunds. 4****

Step away from the plethora of comedy at the Edinburgh Festival and there is still plenty going on outwith the city. Gary Meikle quite rightly gave the capital crowds a swerve and brought the first of his No Refunds show … Read More

Jonny Pelham: Optimism Over Despair 3.5***

We welcome back Jonny Pelham to the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe and this time he’s come with his bindle full of trauma from his adventures at the Apollo, along with other over 18 content lore. If you don’t know already Jonny’s … Read More