Mouse – Persistence of A Thought 4****

I love Daniel Kitson. He is a clever, innovative and laugh out loud storyteller and we are lucky to be allowed access to his insighful wit and intelligent observations.

However, I think this is the least good show of … Read More

Brendon Burns – Dumb White Guy 5****

Brendon Burns may be a white guy but the last word that could describe him is dumb. In both meanings of the word. Burns is a very clever person and one of the true comedy genius’s that are still performing. … Read More

Mungo Park – Travels in Africa 4****

Mungo Park – travels in the Interior of Africa Mungo Park Theatre & Dogstar Theatre The true story of Mungo Park, idealistic Scottish explorer and his journeys by foot to the heart of Africa is told by three talented performers. … Read More

The Land Of The Dragon- Gwlad y Ddraig 4****

A delightful and enchanting tale which whisks you right into the heart of Welsh folklore. The story is that of two warring dragons, one red and the other white, the red dragon has laid an egg and has entrusted the … Read More

Rory O’Hanlon: It’s Great to Be Here 4****

There are loads of comedians performing at the Fringe year after year and sometimes it is hard to choose who to see. Rory O’Hanlon is one however who should not be missed.

I have seen his show each year for … Read More

Butterfly Rammy 4****

This show has grown from the increase in political engagement in Scotland inspired by the referendum. While it was produced by yes-voters/independence-supporters/generally-lefties, a good portion of the discussion (today, about division) was about how to engage with the … Read More

Damian Clark: Grand Theft Damo 4****

This is not the show that Mr Clark was supposed to be presenting, but that’s because last Fringe he had his phone stolen, and then someone else’s photos starting appearing on his cloud storage. His search for his … Read More

Imagine There’s No Ben Target (It’s Easy If You Try) 3***

The instruction to wear sensible shows to this show is not an idle comment. Stilettos will definitely not be appropriate: you’d probably do best in your PE shoes. Ben Target has this beatific smile which seems to suggest … Read More

Monkey Poet: Sh*t Flinging 4****

Okay I am not really a huge fan of poetry, so why am I packed in a space in the bowels of Edinburgh along with about 50 others listening to an hour of the stuff?

Well meeting the man himself … Read More

Owen O’Neill – Red Noise 3***

I have known Owen O’Neill as a really funny stand-up, I have seen Owen O’Neill as a very good actor but until recently didn’t know of Owen O’Neill the poet and author. It seems almost unfair that this likeable guy … Read More