Robin Ince’s Rorschach Test 4****

This show is going to be different every single day, because Robin Ince has just so much he wants to say, so many works of art he wants to share with us, and so many interesting anecdotes (yes, some of … Read More

Terry Alderton: All Crazy Now 2**

As a newcomer to Terry Alderton’s work, I should have paid more attention to the title of the show. It was crazy, random, and at times, hard to follow.

Alderton is the sort of act that’s very full-on. The front … Read More

Tom Stade: I Swear 3***

Tom Stade is a big, loud presence, even in a room as large as the Gilded Balloon’s Debating Hall. He may not have filled all the seats, but he easily filled the space on stage with his high energy constant … Read More

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show 4****

The long table full of science equipment, some covered up, bodes well for an interesting show. But will it also be exciting throughout? Will it genuinely be spectacular?

The answer is of course, yes. Mark Thompson says his aim is … Read More

ForniKATEress 4****

Best known as a political comedian and commentator, Kate Smurfwaite bucks the trend of analysing Trump or Brexit and gets back to a tried and tested topic – sex! Specifically, her own sex life in a polyamorous relationship with one … Read More

Morgan and West: More Magic for Kids 4****

The last time I saw so many umbrellas in one places was… well yes, it probably was at the Edinburgh Fringe, but they were put to even better use in Mr Morgan’s trick, while Mr West feared both bad luck … Read More

Tom Ballard: Problematic 5*****

Tom Ballard is a young Australian comedian who in his third year at the Edinburgh Fringe is just going from strength to strength. Tom is extremely self and socially aware and this astute comedian knows how to work the audience … Read More

Car Crash Productions: Priscilla Queen of the Desert, 3 stars ***

Based on the film of the same name, ‘Priscilla’ the musical is a joyous and uplifting tale of acceptance and understanding. And a bus. However it’s a hard show to pull off in the Fringe.

This is an obviously inexperienced … Read More

Jem Brookes: Pull Yourself Together 3***

Jem Brookes is a lovely man, and this year’s show he describes as no-holds-barred and brutal. In many ways, it is, but that doesn’t stop it being funny. At one point, I cried, but at many points, I also laughed … Read More

Mae Martin and Nick Coyle: Show Party 2**

This show feels like it has potential, but it wasn’t yet realized on the day I saw it.

Essentially, Mae Martin and her friend Nick Coyle decided to do an improvised show. However “we forgot we don’t know how to … Read More