Reuben Solo: Someone in This Crowd Will Betray Me [Revenge Edition] – 3.5 ***/5

Famously booed off the stage at America’s Got Talent, Reuben Solo has always been something of a maverick performer. With a massive social media following and a love of incredible experimental bits that make for great short form content, there’s … Read More

The Improv Allstars 5*****

The Improv Allstars Frankensteins pub @ 6pm seen on 25 th August 5***** The Improv Allstars return to the Fringe for their chaotically, funny and unscripted show within the snug venue of Frankenstein’s Bier Keller. Today’s show featured Stu Murphy, … Read More

Mothman: A Romance Musical – 5*****

So, all Fringe long people have been asking me what my favourite show has been. And I didn’t have an answer because there’s so much to like about so many different shows. And then I saw Mothman: A Romance … Read More

Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Innsmouth Crown – 1*

For some reason, Sherlock Holmes is as reliable a draw at the Edinburgh Fringe as Shakespeare and probably for good reason. The stories are regarded as classics and, despite their age, are still very readable and enjoyable today. Likewise … Read More

Shrink Wrapped: A Psychologist Analyses Comedians Live – Robyn Perkins 4****

Shrink wrapped is a unique show where three comedians are analysed by a real-life psychologist based on a short 5-minute set. Each show has a different focus and this shows focus was exploring the comedian’s sense of self. The show … Read More

The Eight Faces of Ellie Morrison – 3.5***/5

Proclaiming to be a revolutionary and first-of-its-kind production, the slightly clunkily-named The Eight Faces of Ellie Morrison is a dramatic play that blends Mixed Martial Arts into the performance.

The show tells the story of the Morrison siblings, promising … Read More

So You Think You Are Funny? Grand Final

Way back in 1980s Gilded Balloon Artistic Director Grande Karen Koren came up with the concept of this annual competition, a contest that has helped made household names of a multitude of aspiring comics who previously won, or at least … Read More

Sam Serrano – Mars 4****

Sam Serrano arrives with the tunes of Yungblud blaring through the PA, which feels suitably Fringe for this newly blooded act at The Stand.

From the beginning, they’re trying to get their head around the mechanics of the Fringe, from … Read More

James Gardner – Good Afternoon – 4.5****

James Gardner returns to the Fringe for a limited run with his show, “Good Afternoon”, but you’ll be very lucky if you get a chance to see his show, as this popular Scottish comedian is pretty much sold out already. … Read More

David Elms Describes a room 4****1/2

David Elms wanders onto the stage and, in a low-key, affable way, easily makes us chuckle and then laugh regularly while explaining the shows format.

The premise of the show is pretty simple: he needs us to help him describe … Read More