Alan Davies – Think Ahead 5*****

I’ve been a fan of Alan Davies for many years but never seen him perform live, until tonight!

What an absolute pleasure to be in his audience. From the very get go, his engaging voice and smart observations have us in … Read More

Jeremy Sassoon – MOJO (Unplugged)   4****

In a city overstuffed with comedy, clowning, and cacophony, Jeremy Sassoon offers something altogether different — a masterclass in musical storytelling, reverent in tone yet utterly alive with warmth, humour, and historical depth. Back at the Fringe with his acclaimed … Read More

Agnes Carter and Gita Blaze: Magic Mushrooms 4****

A lovely morning spent in the company of two rising stars of stand-up. A Fringe tonic — with oat milk if you want it. 11am isn’t exactly comedy’s golden hour. Tucked just off the Royal Mile, at the back of … Read More

Kelly Rickard – Free As A Bird 4****

A triumph. You’ve got to get her into your life. Kelly Rickard isn’t just funny. This Newcastle/Welsh hybrid is a whirling dervish of talent. The tone is set early with an absolute banger: a sharply furious routine about Tory … Read More

You’re Not Singing Anymore 3***

A heartfelt love letter to the beautiful game. It opens with a Nowhere FC flag, a washing line of worn-out kits, and two women tuning up like they’re about to take you on a journey both nostalgic and quietly magical. … Read More

Rock of Ages – Bare Productions – 4★★★★

There’s something undeniably infectious about Rock of Ages. From the moment the opening chords rip through the theatre, you’re transported to a time when leather jackets were standard issue and hairspray practically a food group. This show knows exactly what … Read More

How To Become A Movie Star? – 4****

Sarah Jane Lafferty is the writer and performer of this brand new one woman show. She is a born raconteur, and her conversational tone draws you in right from the start.  As a rather precocious child in Ireland, she … Read More

A Highly Suspect Murder Mystery: The Death of a Great Detective  4****

A Highly Suspect Murder Mystery is a playful, interactive whodunit from immersive theatre company Highly Suspect, known for their inventive murder mystery formats. This time, Sherlock Holmes is apparently dead, but the first case at hand is the murder of … Read More

Swan? Lauren Brady and HEYwire Theatre 4.5 ****

Any audience member hoping to spend an hour in thrall to an exquisite ballet recital beware! Lauren Brady’s Swan? certainly pirouettes around the stage with aplomb, but she is equally likely to ignite an e-cigarette and throw up a furball. … Read More

A Cold Day in Hell  3*

A Cold Day in Hell is a powerful, but demanding piece of theatre, performed with relentless intensity by Nerses Avetisyan. Staged in a relatively large theatre, but unfortunately playing to a very small audience the day that I saw it, … Read More