Jessica Fostekew – Iconic Breath  4 ½ ****

Jessica Fostekew first came to my attention waaay back in 2011 when I took a chance on her show. Since then I have seen most if not all and each one has always delivered.

The 2025 offering, is on a … Read More

1 and Only Absolute Burlesque and Cabaret 4****

August in Edinburgh? Yeah, the Fringe is crawling with burlesque and cabaret nights, but actual good burlesque? That’s like finding a unicorn in a sequin dress. The second O Fortuna blares through the room (extra drama, please), you just know … Read More

Lost Property – 5*****

Lost Property is a sharp, poignant and hilarious one-woman show that leaves a lasting impression, thanks largely to the outstanding performance of Amelia Dunn, who also co-wrote the piece with Tuia Suter. Dunn plays Alice, a woman embarking on an … Read More

Seaton Smith : Trauma Bonding 4****

Seaton Smith bounds on to stage with so much energy and self  assured bravado. He is a forty two year old American who we are told is an accomplished martial arts enthusiast. This is something which he hopes to unleash … Read More

Lola: A Flamenco Love Story 4****

Lola: A Flamenco Love Story is a vibrant dance musical that fuses flamenco with Latin pop and jazz, telling the moving story of Lola’s journey from 1960s Spain to London.

After the death of her husband, Lola flees the poverty … Read More

AC/DC: Australian Comedians / Dope Comedy 4****

Late-night comedy showcases can be a minefield. You need a killer compère to keep the pace, a lineup of standout acts, and an audience ready to bite and engage. The wrong energy and the whole space-time continuum can collapse faster … Read More

Comedy for the Curious 4****

Ever wondered why people bite their nails, fall for clickbait, or genuinely believe UFOs are part of a government cover-up? Comedy for the Curious has you covered. Hosted by American comic and marine biologist brainiac Robyn Perkins, this clever show is part … Read More

Batshit – Cheekykita 5*****

Never has a Fringe title been more accurate. Batshit is exactly what it says on the tin—wild, absurd, and gloriously unpigeonholed. Manchester’s Cheekykita has built a reputation for comedy that refuses to behave, and this year’s show might be her … Read More

1290.5 Steps to Autistic Success – Kittenageddon (Sidequests and Buffering) 3***

Birmingham-born Stags Woodward feels like the kind of performer the Free Fringe was invented for: inventive, unpredictable, and capable of turning a cramped karaoke room into a communal experiment. He’s a poet, writer, and comic who thrives on the edges … Read More

Andy Gleeks: Fragments 4****

There are worse problems to have at the Fringe than too many punters, and Andy Gleeks has that rare high-class headache: the room is rammed, it’s midday, and people are still filing in, shoulder to shoulder, pints in hand. Fragments hasn’t even … Read More