Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show 5*****

The show description states “think science is boring, think again” and that’s exactly what Mark Thompson’s inspirational show does. Before the show starts there are various objects on the stage so you know there’s definitely going to be experiments. The … Read More

Laura Lexx:- Knee Jerk 5*****

It can’t be very often that I have come out from what is a 5 star show with a tinge of disappointment. But I did with this show. Not for the comedian or the content which were first class, but … Read More

Daisy Earl:- Fairy Elephant 3.5***

Given her normal speaking voice you could wonder how Daisy Earl won Scottish Comedian of the Year a year or two ago, but she is actually 75% Scot. You could also wonder at the tough love displayed by her mother … Read More

Zoe Lyons : Entry Level Human 5*****

Zoe Lyons is a huge talent. A great story teller and an energetic performer. We are in one of the larger venues; the Debating Hall and soon this large space is filled with laughter as Zoe bounds on to the … Read More

Alison Spittle; mother of god 4****

The audience is greeted with a large naive Cornflake and wool encrusted cardboard shield emblazoned with the cross. It sets the mood nicely for Alison’s tale of her early ambitions for primary school’s greatest female role; Mary. Her set moves … Read More

Maria Shehata – Hero 3***

Maria Shehata is of Egyptian Coptic Christian heritage and American nationality, but feels most at home living in Britain. It is navigating her identity as a grown woman and the expectations on her from these cultures, which forms the context … Read More

Bubble Show – Milkshake and the Winter Bubble 4****

Kurt Murray and Lulia Benze, aka Dr Bubble and Milkshake create a brand-new theatre show every year. For 2019 they perform an adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Match Girl using puppets, costume changes and of course lots of … Read More

Neil Delamere:- End of Watch 4****

Back in his native Ireland Delamere is a superstar and it seems there are quite a few of his countrymen who follow him to Edinburgh too. But they are not alone. For years now Neil has been a hot ticket. … Read More

The Noise Next Door’s Really Really Good Afternoon Show Through Time! 4****

The Noise Next Door are Matt Grant, Tom Livingstone, Sam Pacelli and Robin Hatcher, together have been performing Improv comedy for quite a few years now and can always be relied on to deliver a high energy wacky and extremely funny … Read More

Hughie 5*****

Hughie is a Eugene O’Neill one act play.

Mike McShane is Charlie, the hotel desk clerk and Phil Nichol plays Erie; the wise cracking, fast talking professional gambler. This is a shabby New York hotel. The faded grandeur and the … Read More