She Sells Sea Shells – Scandal and Gallows – 5*****

This was fringe theatre at its very best. Scandal and Gallows Theatre Company bring the life story of the 19th Century palaeontologist Mary Anning to Edinburgh and tell it in such a riveting way that I was gripped from … Read More

IvankaPlay – Snowy Owl – 4****

Impeccably dressed Ivanka arrives on stage and announces she is waiting. Of course, she could only be waiting for one person – her father, and in one place – the White House. Ivanka, has something on her mind and it’s … Read More

Sinatra: Raw – Richard Shelton – 5*****

What a fantastic lunchtime show! As soon as Richard Shelton started to sing, I knew we were in safe hands. It was like Frank was in the room with us and we were all in the palm of his hand. … Read More

Ane City – Elfie Picket & Assembly – 5*****

Taylor Dyson, who plays the central character Tay, wrote this incredibly emotional and enjoyable piece of theatre. Tay returns to Dundee after a 6 month absence whilst studying at Glasgow University. She seeks to reconnect with her family, friends and … Read More

Testament of Yootha – Caroline Burns Cooke – 4****

From the moment she walks on the stage, Caroline Burns Cooke, is Yootha Joyce. With her 1970s evening dress, chandelier earrings and blue eyeshadow, she embodies that iconic actress famed for ‘Man About the House’ and ‘George and Mildred’. As … Read More

Madame George by Keir McAllister 4****

Multi Award winning writer Keir McAllister has done it again. Each year this prolific comedian and play write produces a thoroughly enjoyable, delightfully written play and Madam George is up there with his best. McAllister always enlists some of his … Read More

Fast 5***** star

Fast

Fast is a dark psychological drama written by Kate Barton and directed by Kate Valentine. The title can be misleading. The “Fast” refers to the act of fasting. This, we are often told, can have many health benefits. Not … Read More

In For A Pound – Otago Theatre 4****

Libby McArthur, a ‘weel kent’ face for fans of River City, brings this one woman play to Edinburgh, recounting her memories of the time she ended up in court for not paying 6 parking fines. Looking back to the 1990s … Read More

Brexit 4****

Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky’s delightfully funny, yet slightly scary political play Brexit is set in 2020, when new Prime Minister Adam Masters, Timothy Bentinck, has the tough job of moving the exit forward whilst balancing the party wings to … Read More

Picasso’s Women 5*****

Covering the lives of 3 of Picasso’s lovers, this was 90 minutes of spellbinding drama in the Fruitmarket Gallery. We meet Fernande, Olga and Marie-Therese who describe their lives before, during and after Picasso giving an often-harrowing insight into life … Read More