Take in Interns

4 stars ****

This is what the Fringe is about, what a great show! It has well-written, catchy tunes with clever lyrics, simple yet effective staging, live band, good cast with mics and a capacity audience. A little gem of … Read More

The Road to Qatar!

4 stars ****

Well this is a bit different! As they say you couldn’t make this up – based on a true story and written by a very experienced team. And given that, I would have expected something a bit, … Read More

Pippin

2 stars **

One of Stephen Schwartz’ lesser known shows, Pippin is really sounding dated now. The very young cast give their all and are clearly enjoying themselves however the singing is very weak and hard to make out even … Read More

Freak Show

4 stars ****

Freak show is being created by the same team as Forest boy yet they are quite complementary as completely different pieces of music theatre.

Set in a Victorian sideshow we see the public performances of the so-called … Read More

Avenue Q

5 stars *****

This is an outstandingly good production of Avenue Q by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s students, easily on a par with any professional touring production. There is nothing ‘Fringe’ about this, the cast, highly functional set, band … Read More

Carl Donnelly: Now That’s What I Carl Donnelly! Volume V 5 Star *****

Carl Donnelly has always been a funny comic. Since his early days right up to last year he wrote and delivered value for money solidly funny shows. Until this year. In my opinion he has now reached another level … Read More

Chris Martin: Passionate About the Pointless 4 Star ****

It has been a few years since I first saw Chris Martin perform as part of AAA Stand Up and it is obvious that his star is in the ascendency with a few TV appearances thrown in along the way.

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Voices in Your Head 4 Star ****

Last Fringe Deborah Frances-White initially presented this late night comedy treat and is recreating the spectacle once again as she ably leads some of the best comics around Edinburgh through an hour of entertainment that is an absolute treat.

Ms … Read More

The Comedy Reserve 3 Stars ***

This is the ninth year of the Pleasance’s Comedy Reserve, supported by the Charlie Hartill Special Reserve Fund and is a showcase for 4 young comedians to strut their stuff during each Fringe. Those selected this year are Jack Barry, … Read More

Reginald D Hunter: In the Midst of Crackers 4 Star ****

There is no doubt that Reginald D Hunter is a big star in every way. He is big in stature, big in talent and a big draw when it comes to selling tickets.

Playing the cavernous Pleasance Grand his personality … Read More