Lucy Porter: – Pass it On 4****

Lucy Porter has become a Fringe institution over the years that she has been gracing Edinburgh in August. Why? It’s not a difficult question to answer. Ms Porter is a nice comedian, yet there is enough devil about her to … Read More

Lauren Pattison :- Peachy 4****

It is fair to say that Fringe 2017 was when Lauren Pattison burst to prominence to a good section of the comedy viewing public, sell-out shows, award nominations helped of course but were richly deserved. And she is back this … Read More

Kika’s Birthday – 4****

Kika’s Birthday is an enchanting, magical production that was an absolute joy to behold.  Danyah Miller’s performance is faultless in this captivating show that entertained the children in the audience, who were aged up to approximately eight years old.

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The House 5*****

Brian Parks has written a very funny play with 70 minutes of razor sharp comedy that had the audience laughing from start to finish. Two American couples meet to celebrate the sale of a house. The Redmonds LOVE their house … Read More

Daniel Cook : Carpet 5*****

This is what I love about the Fringe. You never quite know what you’re gonna get. Early evening stand up. What can possibly go wrong? Turns out, Daniel Cook, is a complete lunatic! No clue in the name; Daniel Cook, … Read More

Paul Merton’s Improv chums 4****

Paul Merton returns to the Fringe with his Impro Chums. The chums turn out to be; Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch, Suki Webster and improv legend Mike McShane.

By the very nature of the improvisation concept, this is a very unpredictable … Read More

Sarah Johnson: Mum’s Going to Ibiza 4**** and a half

This show has a good concept, an interesting hook, solid construction, tight links, clear narrative trajectory, and in performing Sarah knows her show inside out and back to front and never, ever sounds rehearsed. Excellent comedy doesn’t need to be … Read More

Jenny Collier: A Few Good Jen 3***

Some of this show was quite scatological, which didn’t quite match up with most of the audience, who were probably expecting comedy to match how Jen looks, which is innocuous and safe. This is a shame because Jen has an … Read More

Games by Henry Naylor 5*****

A new play by Henry Naylor, based on the true story of the treatment of Jewish athletes in the build up to the 1936 Berlin Olympics.  Avital Lvova and Tessie Orange-Turner brilliantly bring to life the real-life characters Helene Meyer … Read More

Di & Viv & Rose (In an Hour) by Amelia Bullmore 4****

Handmade Theatre’s condensed version of Amelia Bullmore’s look at the enduring bond of friendship comes to the Fringe in an hour long performance at C-Cubed.  We follow three 18 year old students, who come from very different backgrounds but move … Read More