Maisie Adam – Buzzed 5*****

If ever there was a show title that summed up the performer’s demeanour, then this is the one. Almost running into her venue Maise Adam is smiling from the get-go, she is doing a job she loves, performing to a … Read More

Spoons 3***

Brenda is a couples’ counsellor. She spends her life encouraging husbands and wives to open up about their relationship, while keeping tight lipped about her own.  With the death of her beloved dog Toby, and a chance meeting with … Read More

Afghanistan Is Not Funny -By Henry Naylor 5*****

The events of 31st August 2021 have inspired Henry Naylor to revisit the time he spent in Afghanistan with his friend Sam Maynard (his co producer) when carrying out research for his hit play ‘Finding Bin Laden’. It’s an unlikely but true … Read More

Tales from a Haunted Bookshop 4****

Nestled in a small room in the attic of Teviot is a wee gem of a show. The stage is set up like a small bookshop, complete with a rickety bookshelf containing interesting looking books, a ventriloquist’s dummy and a … Read More

Finlay Christie – Ok Zoomer 4.5 ****

Okay I am used by now to seeing performers a generation younger than me do outstanding comedy performances, but when it’s heading towards two generations?? I must admit that I was sceptical as to how it would go down with … Read More

Alice Brine – Brinestorm 4****

Alice Brine is doing her first ever Edinburgh hour, although comes with a huge reputation and following earned in her native New Zealand.

Alice has a larger than life personality, and from her entrance to the sold out room to … Read More

The Dark Room (for kids!) 5*****

The Dark Room is described as the world’s first live-action video game. Audience members are selected and given the scenario “You wake to find yourself in a dark room…” and they have to give one of four answers, such as … Read More

Fruit flies Like a Banana:Kids! 2.5**

Take 3 talented musicians, 15 acts and 45 minutes and you get Fruit Flies Like a Banana. Our trio consist of Hilary on flute, Greg on percussion and Neil on bass trombone. First things first, they are all tremendously talented. … Read More

Jamie MacDonald: Reasonably Adjusted 5*****

“Fancy seeing this show?” the words that can either strike fear, excitement but certainly a note of apprehension to any festival goer. However – I struck comedy gold when I was offered tickets to see Jamie MacDonald at The Gilded … Read More

So You Think You’re Funny 2019 Grand Final

It was back in the mists of time, well 1988 actually, that Gilded Balloon Grande Dame Karen Koren instigated what is arguably the premier comedy competition for new acts and over the years it has grown in stature. The alumni … Read More