The Cut of Her Jib 4****

Kathleen Ruddy’s The Cut of Her Jib is a brisk and entertaining dark comedy that combines a missing-husband mystery with sharp observations about marriage, relationships and female independence.

Set in Edinburgh, the play introduces us to Belinda Crabbs, whose husband … Read More

Andrew White: What a Life! 4☆☆☆☆

I’d heard things about Andrew White: whisperings of quality and a rising talent, and I’d had a brief impression from when he was a guest in another show. So I was open to being impressed, willing to be won round … Read More

Lianna Holston: Haha, Oh God 2.0 4☆☆☆☆

Ms Holston introduces this as a work-in-progress show, but it’s as accomplished and well developed as many ‘finished’ and ‘review ready’ shows I’ve seen (and much better than a fair few). I hope any further finishing and polishing doesn’t polish … Read More

Kate Hammer: Government Approved Comedian 3.5☆☆☆

Kate Hammer was infected by the Fringe during her first visit, so much so that she wanted to make sure she could stay in the UK and make it part of her life. Being Canadian, this means she’s had to … Read More

Bog Witch – 5*****

The packed audience at the Traverse for Bog Witch shows just how popular Briony Kimmings has become with Fringe audiences – and it isn’t difficult to see why. She is a wonderfully polished, warm and engaging performer who quickly has … Read More

The Longer My Mother is Dead The More I Like Her – 3***

There’s a contradiction at the heart of The Longer My Mother is Dead The More I Like Her, written and performed by Deborah Unger. Through a series of recollections, Unger explores her complicated relationship with her mother, taking us from … Read More

Olga Koch Fat Tom Cruise 5*****

I gave Olga Koch five stars when this was a work in progress. Her show somehow gotten tighter and a little funnier.

What can I do? It’s an absolute diamond of a show, and exactly the type of thing people … Read More

Swamplesque 5*****

If watching ‘Shrek’, in a thong, doing the splits doesn’t make you smile then nothing will. Watching him high kick and pirouette across the stage raises the spirits just the same. The fabulous cast of characters, legally not based on … Read More

Nicholas Elliot : Refashioned: From Childhood Dream to Stylish Nightmare 3***

Born and educated in Edinburgh, half Chinese, half Scottish, Elliott was bullied at school and never fully fitted in, and after many years, moved on to New York to chase his dream of working in fashion. Fashion types, superficial people … Read More

Disenchanted! The Hit Musical 4****

A boisterous musical with a message, addressed by many of Disney’s Princesses in a very different voice than we’ve been offered in the past. The vocals are on point, and the cast deserve a special mention for their skills in … Read More