Eleanor Morton: Post-Morton 4****

It was way back in 2014 that Eleanor Morton did her first Edinburgh hour having been around the Scottish comedy scene for a while before that and it has been very interesting to see her progression. In the earlier days … Read More

Immigrant Diaries: Sajeela Kershi and Friends 4****

It was back in 2012 that Sajeela Kershi first put together the concept of this show together and has brought it to Edinburgh on several occasions since. The format is fairly simple in that she gathers a few of her … Read More

IvankaPlay – Snowy Owl – 4****

Impeccably dressed Ivanka arrives on stage and announces she is waiting. Of course, she could only be waiting for one person – her father, and in one place – the White House. Ivanka, has something on her mind and it’s … Read More

Sinatra: Raw – Richard Shelton – 5*****

What a fantastic lunchtime show! As soon as Richard Shelton started to sing, I knew we were in safe hands. It was like Frank was in the room with us and we were all in the palm of his hand. … Read More

Ane City – Elfie Picket & Assembly – 5*****

Taylor Dyson, who plays the central character Tay, wrote this incredibly emotional and enjoyable piece of theatre. Tay returns to Dundee after a 6 month absence whilst studying at Glasgow University. She seeks to reconnect with her family, friends and … Read More

Testament of Yootha – Caroline Burns Cooke – 4****

From the moment she walks on the stage, Caroline Burns Cooke, is Yootha Joyce. With her 1970s evening dress, chandelier earrings and blue eyeshadow, she embodies that iconic actress famed for ‘Man About the House’ and ‘George and Mildred’. As … Read More

Cirque Berserk 5*****

This circus throws everything at you from jaw dropping acrobatics, juggling, trapeze, contortionists and motorbike stunts. It has you sitting on the edge of your seat throughout the entire performance. Paulo Dos Santos is small in height at 3 foot … Read More

The Blue Bird

The Blue Bird opens with two small children at the centre who wake to discuss the possibility of Santa visiting them for Christmas and a song breaks out on how much they love cake, or at least I think that’s … Read More

Annie McGrath: Shepherd 4****

Annie McGrath holds the room with the ease of the seasoned performer; polished and with poise. She could use the crook to keep control – and I was particularly amused by its casual employment for emphasis towards the end – … Read More

Susan Murray: How Not To Die In A Plane Crash 3*** and a half

I learned things in this show, fascinating things, and I laughed. Excellent, job done!

Ms Murray is obsessed with a TV programme about investigations into aeroplane crashes. It is not, however, a ghoulish fascination; she acknowledges that it’s a horrible … Read More