The Fantastical return Of Greyfriar’s Bobby 4****

What a great start to this years Fringe! A terrific little venue in St Andrews Square, surrounded by great food and a great atmosphere, you are led into a lovely tent with seating perfectly laid out so that the children … Read More

Jack Klaff Beyond Price 4***

Being one of an audience of three people (in a spacious venue) could be an unsettling experience but when Jack Klaff weaves his spell in front of you an hour just flies by. Jack ponders on many subjects such as … Read More

Alex Love – How to Win a Pub Quiz 3***

Alex Love – How to Win a Pub Quiz 3*** I suppose it is a bit unusual to go to a pub quiz around midday, but once inside the darkened venue it doesn’t really matter. This has all the ingredients … Read More

The Destroyed Room – Vanishing Point 4***

This thought provoking play is inspired by a Jeff Wall photograph of a room in complete disarray. Every night three actors gather in a living room and are videoed whilst a discussion is sparked off by one of the actors … Read More

F.R.A.N.C 4****

It has become traditional in recent years that award winning comedian and playwright Keir McAllister pens a multi layered comedy play that is a delight to watch. In this year’s thought provoking offering, F.R.A.N.C, Fully Reactive Automated Non-alcoholic Comedian, McAllister … Read More

Airswimming – Weird Sisters Theatre Company 3***

The play is staged in a very small venue (with a welcome air conditioning unit) which brings an added sense of intimacy to this work written in 1997 by Charlotte Jones. Dora (Tanya Chainey) and Persephone (Alison Nicol) are inmates … Read More

Tiger in Blossom – Modl Theatre of Korea 4****

This is a beautiful and engaging piece of theatre that will be enjoyed as much by adults as children.

The story is that of a tiger who is attacking a young woodcutter. The boy tells the tiger that he is … Read More

Being Norwegian – Axon Theatre 4****

It is a great credit to both the strength of the writing and the high quality of the performances that the audience was able to feel themselves completely immersed within the cramped confines of Sean’s flat high in a nameless … Read More

Laurence Clark Independence 4****

Way back in January when the show titles are selected Clark chose independence, and what an inspired choice. Although primarily about his own abilities there is also the political events of recent months as well to give this engaging comic … Read More

The Quest for Excalibur – Theatre Alba – 3***

The Quest For Excalibur Theatre Alba

The Quest for Excalibur is a promenade show for children performed in Scots in the glorious setting of Duddingston gardens at the foot of Arthur’s Seat.

The premise of the tale is that … Read More