Mustard – 5*****

When E receives a call from her former lover, she drops everything in Ireland to rush over to London to see him. They have been apart for almost a year and, as a result, she has endured a period of … Read More

Chloe Petts – Transcience 5*****

Can this really be Chloe Petts debut Edinburgh Show? The facts would say so , but given the confidence she exhibits, a set stuffed to the gunwales with hilarious gags and anecdotes one could think she’s been here for years. … Read More

The Aretha Franklin Story 4****

You will find the performance of The Aretha Franklin story at Symposium Hall. This has become one of my favourite venues this year. The garden area outside provides a chilled out place to relax before your performance and the staff … Read More

There’s No Mystery in Murder 5*****

Northern Corner’s four person cast delivers an outstanding performance that draws you into a village drama.

Rothersdale is a quiet little village in Yorkshire where nothing much really happens. The biggest crime they’ve ever had was a stolen prize winning … Read More

Adults Only Magic Show 5*****

I have to admit, I’m not the biggest fan of magic shows, but the Adult Magic Show is something I’ve never seen before.

High energy, audience participation, clever tricks and a wee bit of nudity combine to make this a … Read More

Sara Barron – Hard Feelings 4****

Sara Barron has lived, loved, married and procreated in the UK for more than ten years now, but has still retained her ‘American Energy’, something she injects into her latest offering this Fringe. Sara prowls he stage area, interacts with … Read More

The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz 5*****

In the words of Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, “I’ve had the time of my life”!!! It’s a quiz, it’s comedy and you get 5 drinks with your ticket! Absolutely brilliant. I’d say it was pretty much a sell out.

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Tom Rosenthal : Manhood 4****

Tom Rosenthal is an accomplished actor, largely known for his starring roles on TV in Friday Night Dinner and Plebs. His appeal is wide and varied, there are teenage girls wearing his tour t-shirt in the front row and his … Read More

How I ruined medicine 4****

During our latest appointment Dr Hammond talks us through his unorthodox journey through medicine and tells us how he helped shake the NHS into accountability by breaking rank and whistleblowing – ensuing lasting change.

He tells us about his early … Read More

Raft 4****

Raft deals with abuse, but it’s sensitive and respectful and gentle with its subject, and the central sea-monster metaphor means it can focus on the experience of the women involved without giving any more attention to the monster than … Read More