Don Biswas – The Revolution Will Be Disorganised 5*****

Whilst Don Biswas doesn’t think he has what it takes to start a revolution, I think this chap does. Not only do I think he could start one but could also sustainably run one; for how long I am not … Read More

Comedy reserve at the courtyard 4****

The second selection of new, up coming comedy acts. This is the first year the Pleasance has had two comedy reserves and the acts here are different from the reserve at the Dome.

The host Micah Hall. Really chilled … Read More

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet 4****

Shortened version of a Shakespeare classic, Romeo and Juliet, with a twist. Part rehearsed, part improv show with plenty laughs. The wild card being – one cast member is encouraged to drink as much alcohol as they can before and … Read More

101 Psychos: Mentally Ill Folks Telling Jokes. Happy people not welcome – 3.5***

Comedy show, part of the Free Fringe, showcasing a selection of comedians with diagnosed mental health conditions. They bravely discuss their condition, how it affects them daily but making it fun to listen to.

The compère, Moni Zhang, was … Read More

The Grumpy Magicians Present: If All Else Fails, Read The Instructions 4 ****

Part of the PBH free fringe, you’re not sure what to expect. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this show. The two ‘grumpy magicians’ are Paul and John who combine magic and comedy into a really … Read More

Ian Stone- Will Make it Better 4.5 ****

Ian Stone has been performing at the Edinburgh Fringe since 1995 so has plenty of experiences in his locker. He has always been a much sought after guest for panel shows both on TV and radio ever since. He obviously … Read More

Steve N Allen – Alzheimer’s? I Can’t Even Remember How to Spell it 4****

Alzheimer’s is maybe not be the easiest topic to base an Edinburgh hour on, especially when it is the very personal story of the loss of his parents around the Covid lockdowns. Allen however does achieve the balance of relating … Read More

Christopher Macarthur- Boyd – Scary Times 4.5****

Christopher Macarthur- Boyd has been a fixture on the Scottish comedy scene for quite a few years now and it is no surprise that his shows are always very popular, selling out nightly, and numerous added dates as well. Macarthur-Boyd … Read More

Trainspotting Live 5*****

A show that needs no introduction in Edinburgh, the large sell out venue merits the huge performance, and the familiar soundtrack takes you right back into 1996 and the iconic film Trainspotting.

On arrival to the auditorium, the techno music … Read More

Jazz Emu: You Shouldn’t Have 5*****

Jazz Emu has built a big following for his “virtuoso musical spectacular” shows on the Fringe, which blitz the audience continually with a plethora of multidimentional AV and graphic action, comedic interludes, accessible jazz, immaculately choreographed quasi-robotic moves, a smoke … Read More