A Booklover’s Comedy Show 3***

This show has lots of potential, but a lot of it is stored in the quality of the acts and the relevance of their material. So another day may bring another, very different show.

Additionally, the particular show I saw … Read More

The Snow Queen 4****

This wonderful piece of children’s theatre tells the story of Greta and her mission to rescue her brother Kay from the Snow Queen. There are just three actors in this production, and they are all equally brilliant, whether they are … Read More

Kids Do Forth on the Fringe 3***

Kids do Forth on the Fringe, Hosted by Bec Hill, gives audiences a preview of various childrens’ shows that are on this year. As with last year, Bec Hill is full of energy and cheekiness, making the children laugh and … Read More

Class – Abbey Theatre 5*****

David Horan and Iseult Golden’s play is an entertaining study of preconceptions and how wrong and destructive they can be. The play is set in a classroom where school teacher Mr McCafferty has requested a meeting with Donna and Brian, … Read More

Andrew Maxwell :- Shake a Leg 5*****

There are many things that are constant in Edinburgh in August, dodgy weather, too many late nights, boozing and that Andrew Maxwell will be plying his own brand of laughter inducing hilarity that is a delight to listen to. Maxwell … Read More

My Land – Recirquel Company – 5*****

This amazing troupe of Ukrainian performers provided a spectacular performance of their contemporary dance/circus show that told a story of tradition, freedom and love. The show starts with Yevheniia Obolonina delicately walking across a stage that is covered in sand. … Read More

The Approach – Landmark Production 4****

3 friends – Cora and sisters Anna and Deidre – meet in a café over a period of years. Each conversation harks back to innocent times, regrets and current lovers (or lack of). The dialogue meanders along with flashes of … Read More

Natalie Palamides: Nate 4****

Commendations to Ms Palamides for creating a show and a character which explore complex issues in an interesting and engaging way. The show is intelligent and thought-provoking. But I wanted to walk out in protest so much I was almost … Read More

Fallen Fruit – Two Destination Language 4****

Katherina Radeva’s play looks back to life in Bulgaria in the times before the fall of the Berlin Wall. In 1989, Katherina was seven years old and she paints a vivid picture of a girl who had everything that she … Read More

Stand Up, Weather Girl 3***

This show is warm and enthusiastic, and not the worst way to spend an hour. Ms Fraser was an English teacher, is now a supply weather presenter, and feminist. She’s struggled to reconcile these last two (presenting and feminism), mostly … Read More