S&M Masterclass 4****

You need a ticket to get into this show. You don’t need to pay for it, but you do need to ask for it at the bar. There’s a small sign at the door informing you of this fact, but … Read More

The McLaureen’s Tale 3***

Brought to us by Christine Khandjian, this is a thoughtful tale telling the story of Sally McLaureen on her journey from the poverty and difficulties that had befallen Ireland to the hope of a better future in Boston. She and … Read More

Juliette Burton – Decision Time 4***

Decisions decisions. It’s always a problem for everyone I suppose to a lesser or greater extent. But we usually get there. Juliette can agonise over the smallest decision even driven to tears over it. Juliette has always had her issues … Read More

Torte e Mort: Songs of Cake and Death – Anya Anastasia 5*****

The atmosphere is set with Marie Antoinette in appropriate period costume and wig being led to the stage by her two compatriots to a slow drum beat. The audience is then transported back to pre revolutionary France where we are … Read More

Lynn Ruth Miller and Larah Bross: Gran Slam 3***

Written by award-winning Keir McAllister and directed by Shauna Macdonald, this show is about a performer, Larah, and her relationship with the woman she most admires, her, grandmother played by Lynn Ruth Miller.

Keep Out of My Box (and Other Useful Advice) 4****

The show is described as a multi-character, mega, mini-musical, brought to us from New Zealand by Torum Heng and Edinburgh should be delighted she made the journey.

I really was not sure what to expect when I first arrived … Read More

Briefs – Briefs Factory 4****

It’s been two years since Briefs last appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe and judging by the audience’s enthusiasm, their return was greatly anticipated. This all male cast of energetic and mischievous Australian hunks provided an outrageous and hilarious night of … Read More

Ellie Taylor – Infidelliety 4 ****

Ellie Taylor first came to my attention a few years ago when she took part in the TV ‘comedy X-Factor’ Show me the Funny where she did pretty well. The former model has also appeared on a number of TV … Read More

Counting Sheep: A Guerrilla Folk Opera – Lemon Bucket Orkestra 5*****

This Guerrilla Folk Opera was written by Mark and Marichka Marczyk and is based on their own experiences. Counting Sheep starts off quietly enough as the audience listens to the beautiful music played and sung by the musicians of the … Read More

The Ruby Darlings 4****

A good portion of the audience had seen this pair (trio – they also have a pianist) before, though this was my first time at this good fun cabaret show. It’s distinctly feminist themed, though women empowering rather than man-bashing. … Read More