Strictly Barking – 3***

If you’re a strictly fan and a dog lover and you have children I imagine this show might very well be for you. Strictly Barking is a whimsical fusion of daft comedy and dancing.

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Mr Sleepybum – 4****

We went into Mr Sleepybum not really knowing what to expect and as we took our seats the hero of the show is fast asleep on a bed in front of us. When he awakes you suddenly realise that this … Read More

Arron Jones: Rockstar Magician 4****

Arron Jones is The Rockstar Magician. At The Voidoo Rooms Ballroom we were whipped up into a frenzy by this young lad from Sheffield. Supported by his roadie, Al Clark, he delivered a fine perfomance full of trickery, slight of … Read More

Chris Turner: Vegas Baby 5*****

Always good to see a full house and Chris Turner’s show, Vegas Baby was packed to the rafters. He’s ever such a nice bloke, all Tux-ed up and drinking from a crystal glass it’s obvious he’s a classy act.

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Rosco McClelland – Bring Out Your Dead 4.5****

Deep in the dark lair of Monkey Barrel Hive, in the heart of Edinburgh’s old town is the location for one of Scotland’s most entertaining comics once more. McClelland quipped that he did well in this room last year and … Read More

Charlie Vero-Martin: Picnic 4****

Any show which starts with the amiable distribution of chocolate fingers is on to a winner. Ms Vero-Martin was also handing out badges and generally being lovely to the audience; excellent techniques in place of traditional crowd work for bringing … Read More

Ange Lavoipierre: Your Mother Chucks Rocks and Shells 4****

Australian (that’s important) comic Ange Lavoipierre has apparently been getting reviews with lots of ‘bewildering’, which is not entirely fair. The show starts in a legible place, and ends, almost precisely one hour later, at the end of its narrative … Read More

Temporarily Yours – 4.5****

Greta Zamparini co-wrote and stars in this play, which looks at the world of prostitution from high end call girls to sex trafficking. The source material is based on two monologues in a book by Concita De … Read More

The Improv Musical 4****

This is a musical where the audience gets to choose the settings, characters, song genres and the title. The cast must be mad but they clearly enjoy this challenge as it’s their 11th year of performing at the Fringe.

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Monski Mouse’s Baby Cabaret 5*****

You’re a parent with toddlers and you’re searching through all the shows at the fringe for something your 2-year-old will just SIT THROUGH. This is it. Monski Mouse’s Baby Cabaret makes a delightful return, shimmering with whimsy and delight … Read More