0 BC: Before Crisis – 4****

I have to admit I’m a bit of a fan of Liam Jackson and I’m delighted to be able to review his show (0BC) at this years Fringe.  In one of this years mad venues at the Flight Club … Read More

Phil Cooper – Deckchair – 4****

Phil Cooper is a very different man at this year’s fringe, compared to last year, and his show “Deckchair” is a tale of how your life can be turned upside down in the blink of an eye.

This amiable … Read More

Paul Savage – Comic, Relieved – 4****

If you are keen on hearing a bunch of stories about a guy making wrong choices and being a bit of a d*ckhead, then Paul Savage’s show, “Comic Relieved” will be right up your street. He’s made a whole … Read More

Aarian Mehrabani: How’s Your Head? 3***

Aarian Mehrabani, of Iranian descent, describes himself as a triple threat. That is brown, blind, and gay, as well as an arts grant funding golden ticket winner. We are treated to his hopes and dreams of playing the Edinburgh Fringe. … Read More

Rob Preston: Amazing Global Solutions 4★★★★½

Rob Preston’s Amazing Global Solutions is a complete one-off. Our main narrative is slowly going bonkers pub quiz host, but from there we go through some of the most left-field sketches I have ever seen in my life. They are … Read More

Earnest? 5*****

I did not know what to expect from this show. I knew it was a comedy but I was a little anxious as I am not familiar with the play that this show is loosely based on. However, I … Read More

Abandoman: Afterglow 5*****

Abandoman returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with a brand-new show. This show is set to bring the audience to a “nightclub” and takes us through the stages of a night out, even ending up at someone’s flat at the … Read More

Black Blues Brothers: Let’s Twist Again 3***

A family-friendly circus show with impressive tumbling and balancing from a talented five-person team. While some of the feats really are impressive, and we normal human beings could never dream of pulling them off, something is missing for me. In … Read More

Annie Wobbler Revisited – 5*****

Annie Wobbler was originally written by Arnold Wesker in the 1980s for Nichola McAuliffe. With some updates to reflect modern society, Nichola brings Annie Wobbler Revisited to Edinburgh and delivers a mesmerising piece of theatre exploring toxic relationships, … Read More

90s magic throwback with Chris Fleming 4****

Chris Fleming performs his show with 90s nostalgia, humour and magic tricks leaving your mind blown. For me growing up in the 90s, the nostalgia was real with a variety of props and outfits that took you right back … Read More