Alison Skilbeck’s Uncommon Ground 4.5****

Written and performed by acclaimed Fringe regular, Alison Skilbeck, this new one-woman play looks at six very different people during the pandemic, all coping with lockdown in different ways during one year on an unnamed London common.

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The 7 Fingers: Duel Reality – 5*****

Upon entering the world of Duel Reality, one is met with a choice: red or blue. My wrist bore the fierce hue of the reds. Blue to the left and red to the right, the stage was set for … Read More

Circa’s Peepshow (Club Remix) – 5*****

Circa’s Peepshow (Club Remix) – 5 Stars

In the pulsating darkness, a DJ takes the reins, and from that very moment, Circa’s Peepshow (Club Remix) ensnares your senses. Here, flashes of cheeky cabaret, grinding nightclub and raw humanity explode … Read More

Emmanuel Sonubi – Curriculum Vitae 4.5 ****

I first saw Emmanuel Sonubi during Fringe 22 and was rather impressed and thought it was only justice that he was nominated for Best Newcomers Award. I’m sure he was too, but he is too humble to mention it…much!

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Aloft Presents Sanctuary – 3***

Sanctuary dives into the world of punk-rock circus cabaret with gusto and flair. However, while it promises to be a medley of heartfelt performances and underground circus spectacle, it sometimes loses its footing.

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Schërzo – 5*****

Dive into the world of Släpstick, the award-winning masters of mischief, as they return with Schërzo, a musical rollercoaster that might just redefine how you experience classical music. From the very onset, there’s a palpable excitement in the air. … Read More

Bill’s 44th – 5*****

Bill’s 44th ushers us into an intimate setting, hinting at a birthday celebration awaiting attendees. From the onset, the aura of Bill’s living space is both familiar and uncanny. With an artfully hung birthday sign and a marked calendar … Read More

Jo Caulfield – Razor-Sharp 5*****

Not every Fringe show title is accurate. Some are darmed confusing. But this is one that hits the nail on the head.

Jo Caulfield has been gracing the Fringe for a long time and boy does she know how … Read More

Manifest Destiny’s Child – 4.5****

Manifest Destiny’s Child is an entertaining and enthralling dive into the margins of the political world of the US and is based on true events. Trump is President, much to the dismay of the liberal elite. Dennis Trainor – … Read More

Hive – 3.5***

In Hive, the line between reality and the eldritch is deftly treaded. With the looming silhouette of a demolition site acting as its canvas, the stark simplicity of a lone ladder with an affixed light bulb introduces us to … Read More