When Vincent Met John – 5*****

What might have happened if Vincent van Gogh and John Lennon had ever met, especially when both were at significant crossroads in their lives? When Vincent Met John, a new play written by Nick Wilkes, turns this intriguing premise into … Read More

The Cut of Her Jib 4****

Kathleen Ruddy’s The Cut of Her Jib is a brisk and entertaining dark comedy that combines a missing-husband mystery with sharp observations about marriage, relationships and female independence.

Set in Edinburgh, the play introduces us to Belinda Crabbs, whose husband … Read More

The Longer My Mother is Dead The More I Like Her – 3***

There’s a contradiction at the heart of The Longer My Mother is Dead The More I Like Her, written and performed by Deborah Unger. Through a series of recollections, Unger explores her complicated relationship with her mother, taking us from … Read More

Giro Baby – 3.5***

Written by and starring Sophie Sandor, Giro Baby marks an impressive Fringe debut. This one-woman show tells the story of a young girl growing up in Glasgow, her journey through adolescence, and the challenges of finding her place in the … Read More

Majenin — A Palestinian Love Story 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Majenin is an Arabic word for ‘crazy people’. Marena Riyad employs this title for this hybrid stand-up play about two Palestinians falling in love far from home in New York and London, though still inextricably bound by their connection to … Read More

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