Mark Watson : This Can’t Be It 4.5****

Mark Watson made his Edinburgh Fringe debut back in 2001. There are audience members who were not yet born back then, and as Mark points out, a few 90’s to 2000’s references; Blur V Oasis, 9/11 . . just might … Read More

Troy Hawke : Sigmund Troy’d! 5*****

This is a brilliantly original show. Troy Hawke is an eccentric, Errol Flynn throw back, smoking jacket wearing and extremely well spoken articulate character created by Milo McCabe. As the show progresses we learn more about Troy Hawke and the … Read More

Bad Teacher 4****

A one-woman dark comedy brought to us by The Queen of Cups. The play, written and performed by Erin Holland and directed by Grace O’Keefe, draws upon their real-life experiences of teaching and features a school-day-in-the-life of a 26 year … Read More

Lightweight – 5*****

Amie Enriquez’ solo show tells the tale of her painful battle with anorexia. The drama begins in an addiction treatment centre and, from the outset, the audience is aware of the consequences to Amie’s health as she lists the symptoms … Read More

Dr Hammond’s Covid Enquiry 4****

Covid? Statistically more folk will die falling down the stairs. This was Dr Hammond’s take when news of this novel virus started to creep across the world. Little did we know what we, and the NHS were in for.

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Wanderlust 4****

Palais du Variete is a great venue for this hot and steamy cabaret show with seats placed around the stage for the ultimate audience experience. Jono, our cheeky and flirtatious host for the evening does a brilliant job in keeping … Read More

Flo and Joan- Sweet Release 5*****

Now bigger is not always better, but with Flo and Joan this maxim certainly does not apply. Progressing from small rooms moving up in size gradually to now a venue more equipped to handle their phenomena at Assembly Roxy Central. … Read More

Lorraine Hoodless – Bumpy 3.5

There definitely plusses and minuses in performing Free Fringe shows, the big plus being you do not lose a small fortune as you might in a bigger pay venue, but the draw back of this people tend to wander in … Read More

Showstopper! The improvised Musical 4.5****

Back in 2009 I first saw Showstopper! And thoroughly enjoyed it so I guess it was long overdue a return visit, now staged in the barn of a venue Pleasance Grand, with every ticket sold it has become a Fringe … Read More

Garrett Millerick – Just Trying to Help 4.5 ****

I think I should state at the start the Garrett Millerick is a proper comedian. He is a commanding presence, both physically, and cerebrally, with a loud, occasionally shouty voice and always has something to say and it usually makes … Read More