Adam B Magic : Welcome to My Reality : 4****

Mr B, a resplendent gentleman with facial hair and a tweed suit, comes over like an otherworldly Edwardian H.G. Wells, inviting us into his den of delights. Starting off with classic sleight of hand coin tricks, clever card tricks, and … Read More

Adrian Mnkowicz: Latin Stars America 4****

European-based Argentinian comedian Adrian Minkowicz is back in Edinburgh doing what he does best: a South American-themed show, this time about his travels extravaganza through his own continent.

But before we get there, we are taken through a catchup … Read More

The Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase 4****

Compilation shows are a bit hit-and-miss at the Fringe. More often, the sum of the parts makes an enjoyable evening; the premise doesn’t quite match the full entity. Not here.

The aim is to bring together Black comedians who may … Read More

Liz Bains – Born To Be Mild 4****

Liz Bains is back, and since last year, things have changed. OK, she’s still a spinster, but now describes herself as a cat lady in a healthy open-door relationship, negotiating the modern world Vinted-style, with pre-loved glee. She’s more … Read More

Caitriona Dowden : Sesh Head 4****

Oxford’s Caitriona Dowden has clearly taken notes from a review that described her stage persona as pallid and low-energy. This year, she’s deconstructing that persona and turning the dial up to 11, becoming more outgoing and bringing her harp … Read More

Sansha – To Be Fair To Me 5****

In the back of the Southsider pub, something is stirring quietly. No, it isn’t the pub punters popping their heads in asking where the toilet is. It’s primarily because London-based Sasha’s Bluetooth speaker is broken. Always inventive, she’s got her … Read More

The Patron Saint of Scratch Night 4****

Poet Seth Sideways (alter ego of Lloyd Robinson) once dreamed of being famous but later learned to appreciate the joy of creation and performance, no matter his success, slinking in to open mix to wow a crowd before disappearing, becoming … Read More

Emmanuel Sonubi – What’s Next? (WIP) 5*****

I primarily went to see this show because, having seen all three of his previous Fringe offerings I was keen to see even more of this excellent comedian. It was billed as work in progress show, trying out new stuff, … Read More

Lorraine Hoodless – Mean 4****

If there is a word that doesn’t describe Lorraine, then it is Mean. She isn’t. She is  bright, bubbly and entertaining, a funny lady who controls her venue with a velvet glove who, seems to be into many things , … Read More

28.06.1980 (or How A Fake Version of Deep Purple Brought Rock Music to Mexico) 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a bizarre true story. Well, mostly.

Based on his excellent book Stealing Deep Purple, McLean classes his show as a live documentary, primarily about Deep Purple and the strange events of 1980, when an unauthorised version of the … Read More