James Rowland Dies at the End of the Show 3***

This show deals with the idea of time and how to use it, especially if you don’t have very much of it. An Edinburgh show seems to be the perfect metaphor for this particular kind of existential dread. An hour … Read More

I’m Almost There 4.5****

A beautiful piece of musical theatre conceived by Audible, the award-winning producers of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer, I’m Almost There is a modern love story told in song and dialogue with piano, harp and bass guitar accompaniment.

New Yorker, Todd … Read More

Failure Project – 5*****

Yolanda Mercy is the writer and performer of this often witty and occasionally heart wrenching play, which is the story of Ade Adeyami, a London based, hardworking black female playwright teetering on the edge of being successful. Her play ‘Day … Read More

John Hegley: Do Horses Have Teeth, Sir? 4****

John Hegley is a master of his craft. You would expect this, given the length of his career, and his commitment to that craft, but his verve and uncomplicated delight in what he does are perhaps less assumed. Mr Hegley … Read More

Salty Irina – 4****

Salty Irina is the world premiere of Eve Leigh’s new play. Two students, Anna and Eireni, have both come to study at a town well known for its fascist tendencies. Both are potentially in danger – Anna is a lesbian, … Read More

Anything That We Wanted To Be – 4.5****

Adam Lenson’s autobiographical show asks the question, ‘What if there are multiple versions of each of us?’ Faced with a diagnosis of cancer, he questions whether his predicament is a result of his decision to drop medicine and become a … Read More

An Interrogation 4.5****

Inspired by real life events, a debut play from writer and director Jamie Armitage, who will be forever remembered in Edinburgh as the Tony Award nominated co-director of SIX: The Musical, which began life at the Fringe.

The play is … Read More

James Rowland: Piece of Work 5*****

In an intimate room with James standing in pyjamas, the stage is set for a tale that will traverse a multitude of emotions. As the familiar tune of “Electric Dreams” by Human League fills the space, Rowland confidently assures the … Read More

Strategic Love Play – 4****

The Roundabout Theatre at Summerhall was jam packed for this play, and rightly so. For 70 minutes we were treated to a guerilla version of internet dating – definitely not for the faint hearted. Miriam Battaye’s tale of cyber … Read More

The Early Word 4.5****

John Hegley is a masterclass in performing. He’s got the air of experience that says that nothing fazes him (and nothing does. Not lights not working, not people leaving for a wee). He’s got the chilled and relaxed vibe of … Read More