Dom – The Play 4.5****

Playing to sell out houses on two recent runs down south, this Bill Kenwright and Turbine Creatives production is a political comedy charting the rise and rise of Dominic Cumming as he tramples through the corridors of Westminster.

The play … Read More

An Interrogation 4.5****

Inspired by real life events, a debut play from writer and director Jamie Armitage, who will be forever remembered in Edinburgh as the Tony Award nominated co-director of SIX: The Musical, which began life at the Fringe.

The play is … Read More

Our Place in the World 4****

If you ever have trouble with transitions from one topic to the next, please seek advice from Luke Connell. We started with rodeos in Texas, ended with an initially underrated 1980s classic pop track, and did so via Wetherspoons, pickled … Read More

Rosalie Minnitt: Clementine 3.5****

Clementine, spinster of this parish, has been given an ultimatum: marry before her next birthday, or risk being confined to the asylum. This period piece (all the periods. Medieval to 1920s, and some contemporary bits too) is her tale of … Read More

Patrick Monahan -Exclusively 4****

I first saw Patrick Monahan … can it really be 18 years ago, and took an instant liking to this very friendly and amiable comedian. And nearly two decades on he is still producing the goods. Teeside born of Irish- … Read More

Alexis Dubus: 3-Star Show 4****

Just to throw a spanner into the works, it has to be said that this is at least a 4-star show, no matter how hard Alexis tries to straddle the EdFringe starcluster midway, and that the shows EdFringe description maintains … Read More

Ian Smith: Crushing 5*****

Ian Smith is such a great storyteller, tirelessly weaving amusing anecdotes and delightfully bizarre observations into an hour of mirth and laughter that rushes past. He masterfully encapsulates and expands irrelevancies into something so much bigger and better than would … Read More

Comedy Reserve at the Dome 3.5***

A selection of new, up coming comedy acts. Carefully selected and well put together. Consists of three acts and one comedy host. All very talented with good material.

The host Kyrah Gray had a relaxed manner and great at … Read More

A Highly Suspect Murder Mystery- Murder on the Disorient Express 4****

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this one. I knew it was interactive but was not sure to what extent. I initially thought “uh oh” when I learned the concept however I thoroughly enjoyed it!

There has been a … Read More

La Clique 5*****

Created by David Bates, La Clique was born at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2004. It continues to wow audiences with its unique jaw dropping circus and outrageous antics.

This year’s show is as brilliant as ever – even if you … Read More