Mark Row : Class Act 4****

As the title might suggest Mark Row is a comedian most of the time, but also has a day job, as a teacher. A drama teacher to be precise and for the month of August, at least, he is a … Read More

Man Sings the Same Song Over and Over Again for an Hour 4★★★★½

At the start, it feels like we might just be trapped in purgatory.

There’s a clock counting down. Conk starts singing, he’s warm funny expressive – earnest even.

Still, I do not look forward to the next hour. I’m … Read More

Elouise Eftos — Aphrodite 4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

After last year’s phenomenal success, nominee for 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer Elouise Eftos returns to the Fringe with her new show. With high expectations, the Greek/Macedonian-born performer, who now lives in Australia, has a lot to live up to … Read More

Creepy Boys — SLUGS 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Returning after a triumphant run in 2025, Creepy Boys are back again with their show which promises to be about nothing, nothing and nothing.

The titular Creepy Boys are S.E. Grummett and Sam Kruger, two eclectic and electric performers … Read More

An Unbiased Afternoon with Allaster McKallaster 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Online internet sensation and Scottish commentary success Alastair McKallaster arrives with a show that is quintessentially Scottish from the off. It starts with clips from the media for all things musically Scottish, with Simple Minds front and centre.

McKallaster is … Read More

Andrew White: What a Life! 4☆☆☆☆

I’d heard things about Andrew White: whisperings of quality and a rising talent, and I’d had a brief impression from when he was a guest in another show. So I was open to being impressed, willing to be won round … Read More

Lianna Holston: Haha, Oh God 2.0 4☆☆☆☆

Ms Holston introduces this as a work-in-progress show, but it’s as accomplished and well developed as many ‘finished’ and ‘review ready’ shows I’ve seen (and much better than a fair few). I hope any further finishing and polishing doesn’t polish … Read More

Kate Hammer: Government Approved Comedian 3.5☆☆☆

Kate Hammer was infected by the Fringe during her first visit, so much so that she wanted to make sure she could stay in the UK and make it part of her life. Being Canadian, this means she’s had to … Read More

Olga Koch Fat Tom Cruise 5*****

I gave Olga Koch five stars when this was a work in progress. Her show somehow gotten tighter and a little funnier.

What can I do? It’s an absolute diamond of a show, and exactly the type of thing people … 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