Apparently Ugly: A Stepsister Story – 4****

What a clever premise; What happened before Dorothy walked down that yellow brick road? Wait, no, not that one. What happens when Cinderella is off enjoying her happily-ever-after? Well, those evil stepsisters are still around, and it turns out they … Read More

Spraywatch: A Beautiful Rescue 4****

An energetic debut at the Fringe from a young crew full of energy, enthusiasm and, most importantly, plenty of ideas. Hopefully, there is a lot more to come from this talented group. I thoroughly enjoyed this light-hearted and irreverent spoof … Read More

Antigone 1989: A Town Hall Musical 4****

Initially knowing very little about this adaptation, but being familiar with the Sophocles play, the poster for Antigone 1989: A Town Hall Musical intrigued me. A modern retelling I had never encountered, with the added mention of involvement from a creator … Read More

The Meeples:XXX 4****

The Meeples, the world’s most famous puppets (who are all a little bit familiar) have, after

having been hounded from TV, are holding the raunchiest, loudest and filthiest show they

can at an underground cabaret club where anything goes. But … Read More

Penelope: 4****

At the Edinburgh Fringe, it’s hard to find an original musical that actually works. Usually, it’s a parody from students or something trying to cash in on a trend or movement, with very little to offer.

Penelope is the exception. … Read More

Grimm AF 3***

In a world of fairytales, where only where princes and princesses seem to get happy endings, the much maligned Big Bad Wolf (or, as he prefers, the Wolf) is stuck working dead end jobs, desperately trying to avoid the spotlight … Read More

Britain’s Got Nonsense 3***

Britain’s Got Nonsense is a lighthearted comedy musical panto style romp from an ensemble of four key performers. There is, of course, Simon Cowell who is only perhaps slightly more self absorbed and camp than the real thing. A dim … Read More

Legendary 4****

Multi-award-winning and talented Cheeyang Ng invites the audience into their world, using these myths to examine identity, family and belonging, answering modern questions by blending Chinese mythology, memory and queer legacy in this ritual musical. This is not so much … Read More

Shantify – 4.5****

A show featuring 6 West End performers, Shantify has become a Fringe regular in recent years regularly selling out performances.

The venue was ideal and the feature of a catwalk stage meant that you had an almost prefect view no … Read More

Disenchanted! The Hit Musical 4****

A boisterous musical with a message, addressed by many of Disney’s Princesses in a very different voice than we’ve been offered in the past. The vocals are on point, and the cast deserve a special mention for their skills in … Read More