Nerine Skinner – Decisions, Decisions (WIP) 4****

*It is not usual for work in progress shows to get reviewed during the Fringe, however it is not often that there is a complete show, in essence this one is, to be of this standard. I have seen quite … Read More

The Revel Puck Circus: The Wing Scuffle Spectacular – 5*****

I’ve seen various creations by The Revel Puck Circus, and I must say this specific ensemble is the strongest representation of the brand! I think what elevates this troupe is the slick performance, skills, and timing; they genuinely seem like … Read More

Planet Of The Grapes – An Epic, Tabletop, Sci-Fi Adventure 4****

The master of ceremonies explains how it all works, and centre stage there is a large diorama where the puppeteers set up each scene with wonderful inventiveness, using dialogue loosely based on Planet of the Apes, but, of course, now … Read More

A Musical Comedy Showcase with Alex Camp 4****

Alex Camp’s musical comedy showcase is exactly the sort of thing that makes the Free Fringe tick. Camp is no stranger to Edinburgh. Every year he seems to be building a little cult following of his own, and his army … Read More

STAY – 5*****

Written and performed by Sally Brookes, Stay is an intensely personal and emotional journey through love, grief and the difficult business of learning not to run away.

Brookes introduces us to a version of herself who is fiercely self-sufficient, super-controlled … Read More

Lorraine Hoodless – Mean 4****

If there is a word that doesn’t describe Lorraine, then it is Mean. She isn’t. She is  bright, bubbly and entertaining, a funny lady who controls her venue with a velvet glove who, seems to be into many things , … Read More

Tom Evans – All you weed is love – 3.5***

After 11 years of stand up, Tom Evans brings his one-man show “All you weed is love” to the Edinburgh Fringe.  It’s an eclectic mix of some of his best material all rolled into one neatly compressed routine.

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Alice Fraser : Oh Man! 3.5***

Alice Fraser is a comedian, writer, podcaster and actor. Alice’s latest show asks the question; What it actually means to be a good man? It turns out that modern masculinity is confusing to a lot of people. Alice looks to … Read More

Octopus 4☆☆☆☆

Louise Leigh should be nominated to the award for ‘most, and most continuous, laughter elicited from an audience of under 20 souls’. I think she’d win. Louise explains the premise of the show – in the process establishing a great … Read More

Amy Annette — Say What You Like About Me 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

On entering 10 Dome for Amy Annette’s show, you’re greeted by the sound of a remixed version of Jolene by Dolly Parton and an image of the comedian herself recreating the Jolene album cover. This picture is part of a … Read More