James Phelan – Showman – 5*****

If you’re into magic and comedy, then James Phelan’s “Showman” is the very show for you. Not only is he an incredibly talented magician, but he brings a fantastic night of entertainment full of fun and laughs.

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Bilal Zafar – Rubicon – 4****

Bilal Zafar wants to be a TV presenter, or a game show host, or more famous than he currently is at least, and in his show “Rubicon” I can see no reason why this shouldn’t happen for this very talented … Read More

Harvey Cobb: Pink Boots and an Alcoholic Sock Puppet 4★★★★

Harvey Cobb opens with some stand-up. He’s witty and has the audience laughing, but we’re not quite sure what to make of him. Pink Wellington boots are strewn across the stage, and he’s talking about performance art. For a moment, … Read More

DeepFake 5★★★★★

DeepFake is a 15-minute immersive experience in which you become the PR agent for an AI company specialising in voice cloning, lip-syncing and face-swapping technology. You have the CEO’s ear, a dossier in your hands and a decision to make.

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Tweedy’s Massive Solo Show 5*****

I’m not new to Tweedy, having seen Tweedy’s Massive Circus some time ago and finding it fun, but that was about it; however, I now realise on reflection that the best thing about that show was the man himself, and … Read More

Operotica: Lovers in Every Lifetime 4****

Operotica bill themselves as the UK’s “premier kinky opera duo” which I’m willing to believe they are. Consisting of the classically trained and immensely talented Amber Reeves and Dani Croston, Operotica play two lovers doomed to a cycle of endless … Read More

Jeromaia Detto: Giuseppe’s Love Quest 4★★★★

Jeromaia Detto, as Giuseppe Alfresco, is looking for love. In the UK this feels like more dangerous ground than it perhaps is elsewhere in the world. In the current climate we’re incredibly aware of men being creepy, and there’s a … Read More

Penelope: 4****

At the Edinburgh Fringe, it’s hard to find an original musical that actually works. Usually, it’s a parody from students or something trying to cash in on a trend or movement, with very little to offer.

Penelope is the exception. … Read More

Will BF: Moon Team IIIV 5*****

Moon Team is a very good film that doesn’t exist. This is a show about its controversial, much worse sequel which is also a prequel. Which also doesn’t exist.

There are shows that are “high concept” and then there are … Read More

Ania Magliano:Peach fuzz 4★★★★½

Ania Magliano delivers a highly accomplished hour of comedy. Traversing her dress senseand how that affects her sexuality, her indoor boyfriend and how he’s similar to her phone charging . Pigs and her strange affinity with Churchill. She’s very very … Read More