One Hour Only

***

From the very high attendance and an audience composed of all ages, Sabrina Mahfouz’s play on the subject of brothel sex is creating much interest. The play is set in a bedroom in an expensive London brothel.

Marley (Nadia … Read More

Winston on the Run

***

It is Winston Churchill as an old man that we can remember best from old black and white film footage. He was an old man for a long time, passing away, aged 91, in 1965. But go back over … Read More

Tam O’Shanter

*****

At the outset, let me declare that I am a Scot. Furthermore, a number of years ago I was asked to name my favourite poem. I instantly replied Tam O’Shanter. Thus the poem is ingrained in my psyche. First … Read More

Monsters Got Talent

****

Monster Got Talent is a fun and interactive puppet show which all of the children were instantly drawn into and involved with. It is housed within the Pleasance Green which is set up purely for children’s entertainment with … Read More

The Many Mishaps Of Mr Vinegar

****

The Many Mishaps Of Mr Vinegar is a bright, cheerful and enjoyable production. The children in the audience were engaged and involved in the tale from start until finish. The story was well told with great lighting,sound and costume effects … Read More

Andrew Maxwell – That’s The Spirit

5 Star

*****

Andrew Maxwell has been packing then in at Fringes since I can remember and this year is no exception with the sold out show attracting fans old and new and as usual he delivered.

Maxwell is not … Read More

Comic Strip

4 Star

****

Well this is exactly as it says on the tin.

Comedy and burlesque in a tent. A bar a night time warmed up crowd. The conditions were perfect.

Compere for the night was the funny and on … Read More

Active Virgin

5 stars *****

True to form, One Academy Productions return to the Fringe with new writing in the form of Active Virgin. Although it covers such serious issues as body dysmorphia and the unhealthy quest for so-called ‘perfection’ it does … Read More

Cabaret Whore:- Her Finest Hour

5 Star

*****

Sarah Louise Young is such a versatile comedy singer and actor that one just can’t help believing she is the ‘person’ she is creating. She has a whole stable of characters on offer, I think seven at … Read More

Loretta Maine – Bipolar

4 Star

****

Edinburgh Fringe is honoured one again to have the presence of Loretta Maine gracing it with her presence following a year of trawling the comedy fleshpots of the UK and has brought with her a whole new … Read More