Bane 2

4 Stars ****

Joe Bone is highly adept at solo performance comedy theatre in his parodying of the films of a bygone Hollywood era. As in last year’s production of Bane, the central character is Bruce Bane, a low level … Read More

While You Lie

4 Stars ****

Make no mistake; Sam Holcroft’s new play is a powerful and bold adult drama. There are numerous themes which she explores – obsession, lying, insecurity and sexual exploitation. The central character is Anna (Claire Lams) and it … Read More

Stripped

5 Stars *****

This one-woman show by Hannah Chalmers promises to take us behind the scenes of what goes on in the dark, deceiving world of the Strip Club.  So what were my preconceptions upon going into this show?  I … Read More

MacKenzie Taylor: No Straightjacket Required

4 stars ****

It is not always a good idea to attempt to repeat an experience I have found. However, I so enjoyed this show last year that when I saw that MacKenzie was treating Edinburgh Fringe goers to a … Read More

Janis

* * * * 4 stars

I am of an age to remember the talented performer that was Janis Joplin, just. I was kinda young, but knew parts of the life story of the hedonistic singer that was taken from … Read More

Becoming Marilyn

* * * * * 5 stars

On stage we see the late grate phenomenon that is Marilyn Monroe. As we get to know this Icon we see more and more of Norma Jean. The question is could one ever … Read More

Faust In The Box

* * * * 4 stars

Looking like most peoples vision of a mime artiste, all in black with a white painted face, Bridge Markland, who is apparently a Berlin transformation artist, performs Goethe’s “Faust”.

We have a giant box … Read More

Bob’s Date

* * * * 4 stars

Bob is going on a date. The first time for nearly two years since he had his heart broken by some woman. Obviously there  are potential problems, but don’t worry, the guys are there … Read More

Burn

* * * * 4 stars

Theatre is a difficult medium to stage at the Fringe I always think. I am of the opinion that tried and tested favourites often don’t attract large audiences, new writing is often so hit … Read More

My Name is Sue

* * * * 4 stars

We meet Sue as she sits at her piano. At first glance she is a bit of a nobody. Her lank drab appearance with hair like Wednesday from the Adam’s Family. When she talks … Read More