24, 23, 22 – 4****

Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up with the well known acts at the big venues and miss some excellent performances at the smaller venues, this show certainly falls into that category.

On arrival the cast were already on the … Read More

Tom Stade: Natural Born Killer 4.5****

Tom Stade “from the 90s” is a well-liked regular on Edinburgh Fringe, with a large committed audience of returners who introduce friends every year to a very enjoyable hour. Hence his show is selling out nightly, and everyone leaves with … Read More

Kieran Hodgson: Big In Scotland 4****

Who is Kieran Hodgson? He is multi talented. He is an actor, writer, brilliant impressionist and above all a gifted story teller. Some might know him simply as Gordon from Two Doors Down, and indeed, the show is centred around … Read More

Eddy MacKenzie and Liam Farrelly: Little and Large 3.5***

To clarify, this is not Little and Large or any kind of comedic parody celebrating Sid Little and Eddie Large. This is a game of 2 very different Glaswegian halves. Held in The Stand Comedy Club 2, a very intimate … Read More

Alison Spittle – Soup 4****

Slightly hidden away in Edinburgh’s Old Town, in a strangely hot room the thought crossed my mind did I really want soup on the menu? But the answer was a resounding yes, when this is served up by Alison Spittle. … Read More

Adults only Magic Show 4.5****

This Aussie magic show returns once more to The Fringe and we are welcomed to Studio Three at Assembly George Square by our MC, the very dashing Magnus Danger Magnus. Full of charisma and innuendo, he sets the tone for … Read More

The Greatest Magic Show – 5*****

It takes quite a high opinion of yourself to title your show ‘The Greatest Magic Show’ however before the show even starts we were fully entertained and engaged. As we queued outside we were met with the ringmaster, handing out … Read More

The Slightly Annoying Elephant – 2**

Sam is a young person who’s been left home alone and while his mum is out, the TV is on, that is until there’s a knock at the door! You may have heard this one before, and if you’ve ever … Read More

Mark Nelson – Bits & Pieces 4.5****

This is Mark Nelson’s 10th Fringe and he has plenty to say in this incredibly funny hour long show. A lot has happened in the past 12 months and he reminds us quite vividly of some of the highlights.

Be … Read More

Trainspotting Live 5*****

I don’t know what I’ve just seen. But I know I loved it. The show takes place deep in the bowels of the EICC. Had we not been supplied with glow sticks at the front door you might be forgiven … Read More