The Joker and The Thief   4****

The Joker and The Thief is a nicely constructed comedy-drama about friendship, ambition and the very different paths two former comedy partners have taken.

Set during the 1980 Edinburgh Festival, it begins with a striking … Read More

In the Cold Light  4****

Following his 5-star Fringe debut with Operation Blank in 2025, Scottish playwright George Grant returns with something very different this year. In the Cold Light moves away from the absurdist comedy of his first play into a thoughtful drama … Read More

Krapp’s Last Tape  4****

Krapp’s Last Tape is something of a Fringe perennial and, truthfully, it was the involvement of director Stockard Channing and actor David Westhead that persuaded me to see it. I’m very glad I did.

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Vincent Van Gogh: Between Worlds – 4****

Vincent Van Gogh: Between Worlds is a fascinating and beautifully staged look at the life of my favourite artist. Written and directed by Paola Veneto, this play is a moving and often brutally honest biography of the tortured soul that was … Read More

Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities: A Toy Theater Atlas – 5*****

Toy Theatre is not an artform that has stood the test of time. Once the toy of choice for the artistically minded child in the 1800s as well as a popular performance medium, the tiny stages combined the joy … Read More

Good with Faces 4.5****

The spacious but hot venue within stunning Summerhall is set out with props to take you right into the living room of Anne Garrick, now a single mother living with her 5-year-old son Max.

Anne is visited by a child … Read More

Ostrich 4.5****

Do you know what a Fifer is, if you’re from Scotland of course you do, introducing Tilly Mackenzie, born in Kirkcaldy and don’t you forget it! Sit back and enjoy this performance because you’re going to get both barrels as … Read More

Trainspotting Live – 5*****

Now this is an experience, be prepared to feel all the emotions, and not necessarily in combinations that you are used to. Everything from start to finish was impactful, though depending on your seating, more so for some than others. … Read More

Meg Millane- Bride to be 4****

Meg Millane returns to the fringe with her latest show, Bride to be. Her character is engaged to be married (Obviously), as Meg dissects the intricacies of the planning behind a wedding, and the different people involved, she adds her … Read More

Father, Away she Goes 4.5****

Electra Kolb’s Father, away she goes returns to Edinburgh Fringe and the fairly small but cosy venue hosts this intimate show. With limited props, it’s all eyes on the performer as she takes centre stage, meet Sarah Jones. Sarah Jones … Read More