Kathy Maniura: Objectified 5*****

If all Kathy Maniura had done was impersonate a series of objects on stage, that would have been sufficient to garner her a wealth of acclaim, such is her skill. She’s genuinely brilliant. This is not, however, all she does, … Read More

Enquiry Concerning Hereafter  4****

A play about the final days of David Hume and Adam Smith, written by Duane Kelly and set in the Lecture Room at Panmure House, Adam Smith’s home for the final 12 years of his life, where he completed … Read More

Emily Walsh: Dad Girl 3***

Emily Walsh delivers a delightful and compact set of stand up in a ‘haunted classroom’, while giving the air of being in an 18th Century drawing room, complete with deep armchairs and crackling fire. Her set borrows something from monologues, … Read More

Yuck Circus 5*****

Yuck is a pure powerhouse of provocative performance. Unapologetically bold and daring, we begin the show with Beyoncé setting the tone for the ride ahead. Wearing only underwear, our act brings an exploration into what it means to … Read More

Simon Munnery’s Jerusalem 2.5**

Simon Munnnery’s offering this year does definitely hover on the boundary between comedy and art, and that shouldn’t mean that it’s judged a bit rubbish at being either, it should mean that it could be amazing as both. Whether that’s … Read More

Gail Porter : Hung, Drawn and Portered 5*****

There are a few technical issues right at the beginning of the show.  The mic is not working and the lights fail to dim but of course Gail is a veteran of live television and is more than able to … Read More

Drag Queen Story Hour – 2**

Under the shiny lights Ada bounds in with fabulous flair and shiny hair, our Drag Queen Story Hour has begun and promises laughter and fun with high energy and Ada trying to hold the attention of the children through. … Read More

Ross McGrane: Get Rich or Cry Trying 3***

This is a work in progress show from a first time Fringe performer, albeit he’s clearly got stacks of experience from doing comedy everywhere apart from the Fringe. As a first solo show, and a work in progress, this isn’t … Read More

The Early Word 4.5****

John Hegley is a masterclass in performing. He’s got the air of experience that says that nothing fazes him (and nothing does. Not lights not working, not people leaving for a wee). He’s got the chilled and relaxed vibe of … Read More

CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation 4 stars ****

CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation 4 stars ****

An improv crime solving show with full audience participation. The storyline and background unpredictable with plot and characters becoming funnier and hilarious at points. If you think there is any similarity to the … Read More