Batshit 5*****

Leah Shelton has written this play as a riposte to the pathologisation of women’s mental health. This is personal for Leah, as her grandmother, Gwen, was committed to a psychiatric hospital following the death of her son. During this painful … Read More

I’m Almost There 4.5****

A beautiful piece of musical theatre conceived by Audible, the award-winning producers of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer, I’m Almost There is a modern love story told in song and dialogue with piano, harp and bass guitar accompaniment.

New Yorker, Todd … Read More

Elf Lyons – Horses 5*****

I am always intrigued as to what Elf Lyons can conjure up for each years Fringe performance as this multi-talented comic, actress, clown, mime artist and director always produces something out of the ordinary and this was no exception. And … Read More

Harriet Kemsley – Everything Always Works Out for Me 4.5****

A packed venue, multiple cameras filming proceedings heralded the arrival of Harriet Kemsley to the stage. The scene is set for her hour. Bounding onto her stage it is fair to say that Harriet grabs the attention from the get-go. … Read More

Elaine Malcolmson – Joik 4****

It has been a while since I have seen Elaine Malcolmson on stage but that was put right when I saw her latest offering Joik. Northern Irish, but living in Glasgow has always been a purveyor of stories, funny stories … Read More

Lucy Porter – No Regrets 4 1/2 ****

Lucy Porter first performed at the Fringe in 1992, she opens with, and has been a virtual ever-present since. She has played all the big venues and gathered a regular army of fans. It was little surprise therefore when hiding … Read More

Chloe Radcliffe: Proud Racoon 4****

Chloe Radcliffe is an American comedian and writer, now based in New York. In Proud Raccoon she opens the show by telling us she now feels a bit more pessimistic than she used to and checks if the audience are … Read More

Sid Singh: American Coloniser 3***

American Coloniser is described as a political comedy show by its creator Sid Singh, who it transpires is an Indian-American lawyer who lives in London and is involved in human rights, standing up for others and fighting oppression.

In the … Read More

Paulina Lenoir: Puella Eterna 5*****

I LOVED this show. Paulina Lenoir plays the character of ‘Puella Eterna’, a flamenco styled performance poet with a deranged look in her eye. She will take you from birth to death in 52 minutes. The first 8 minutes needed … Read More

Abby Wambaugh: The first 3 minutes of 7 shows 4.5****

They meet you at the door with a friendly ‘Hi I’m Abby’, which sets the tone of the hour we’re about to spend together. One that is relaxed and warm with minimal barrier between the audience and performer. It feels … Read More