Potty the Plant 4****

‘Dark’ was used by both the company and the blurb to describe this show, and though it’s not very helpful before you’re in, it’s apparent what this means when you’ve seen the show. There’s more swearing than might be expected … Read More

Pop Off, Michelangelo! – Blair Russell Productions 5*****

This hilariously camp musical comedy follows Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci as they navigate Renaissance Italy, determined to become the greatest religious artists of all time to earn God’s forgiveness for being gay. Dylan MarcAurele’s musical cleverly reimagines their relationship, … Read More

Fringe! The Musical 3.5***

This show is a lovely complete piece that nevertheless feels like it would benefit from some more workshops and focus groups to fully realise its potential. That isn’t to say that what’s here isn’t good – it is – just … Read More

SILENCE! The Musical – The Unauthorised Parody of The Silence of the Lambs 4****

The award winning Silence! The Musical finally comes to Edinburgh. Started life in 2005 at the New York International Fringe Festival and has had multiple productions in Chicago, London, and Off Broadway, gaining a loyal cult following

To the … Read More

I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical 5*****

I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical is a delightful and hilarious dive into the world of musical theatre, offering a peek behind the curtain at the joys and absurdities of life on stage. I reviewed this show last … Read More

A Little Night Music- 4****

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) are Fringe stalwarts, with multiple musical productions throughout the years. Last year was the brilliant Big Fish, and this year they tackle head on Sondheim’s 1973 opus, A Little Light Music.

Based on Ingmar … Read More

The Man Who Wouldn’t be Murdered 4****

The Man Who Wouldn’t Be Murdered is a jazzy, musical comedy written and composed by the immensely talented Lily Blundell and directed by Izzy Grout. It’s based on the true story of Michael Malloy, a man who miraculously survived multiple … Read More

Camille O’Sullivan – Love letter 4****

For those Camille fans, who attend every year she graces the Fringe, the 2024 version will be slightly different than the usual fare. This is not ‘another’ show. This is her homage to two friends who are no longer with … Read More

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

I Wish You Well – The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trail Musical 5*****

Academy Award winner, wellness guru, and fearless skier Gwyneth Paltrow has stepped into a sleepy Utah courtroom, prepared to defend her legacy in what can only be described as the campest courtroom drama ever staged.

The cast delivers a stellar … Read More