Created by Alexander Tait Directed by Ivan Hamshaw Thomas Review by Marina Funcasta The space @ Symposium Hall : Tickets ★★★★★ A story about identity, friendship, guilt and the power of connection, ‘Kev Campbell was he’ is filled to the brim with emotion and vitality. Something you possibly wouldn’t expect from the title; acquiring an … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Kev Campbell was He
Created by Pam Ford Review by Marina Funcasta Laughing Horse @ City Cafe: Tickets ★★★ Making her yearly return to the Fringe, Pam Ford’s one-woman biographical show is filled to the brim with honest Australian charm. Detailing stories of her childhood flicking between Birmingham and Melbourne, it is clear from the onset that the power … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Pam Ford AKA SPam Ford
Written and created by Joe Richter, Brian Rosenthal and Corey Lubowich Directed by Corey Lubowich Music by Nick Gage Review by Annie Aslett Assembly George Square Studios - Studio Two: Tickets ★★★★★ What if Scooby Doo got kind of dark and real for a second? Asked and answered by the Solve It Squad, a comedic … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Solve It Squad
Directed and Choreographed by Christopher Gattelli Design by Scott Pask Music and Lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan Review by Annie Aslett Underbelly Bristo Square - Cowbarn: Tickets ★★★★★ Silence! The Musical is billed as the unauthorized parody of Silence of the Lambs, which catalogues the relationship between convicted cannibal Hannibal Lecter, and rookie FBI … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Silence! The Musical
Looking towards a season of collaborations, bold new premieres, and the revival of some of Scotland’s recent critical hits, the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh are proud to announce one of their biggest and most interesting seasons for a while. Opening the door to audiences and partners, the theatre looks to re-affirm its status as a … Continue reading Have A Gander – The Royal Lyceum Theatre 2024/25
It's not all about long-glitzy runs, sometimes the very best in entertainment can be a fleeting moment - a single night's performance amidst the musical juggernauts which roll into Edinburgh. Few venues host a more diverse and engaging repertoire of these events than Capital Theatres at the Festival Theatre or The Studio. From some legendary … Continue reading Have A Gander – Capital Theatres: One Night Only
Performed by George Zacharopoulos ★★★★ There’s no hole quite as deep or intimidating as that of love, relationships, and romance. Yes – even that famous one to Wonderland. But we’ve got a damn good guide with lover of love George Zacharopoulos, the Kalamata-born, Manchester-residing via Newcastle comedian who has a love for all things amour. … Continue reading George Zacharopoulos: Wonderland – Pleasance Dome: 10Dome
Performed by Nathan D'Arcy Roberts ★★★ There’s a professional and touching admission from Nathan D’Arcy Roberts that he’s so entrenched in the subject matter and alignment of things, that he isn’t entirely clear what the hour set is about. Which, let’s face it, is fundamentally true to life. Despite this, Present/Tense is such a charming hour with … Continue reading Nathan D’Arcy Roberts: Present/Tense – Gilded Balloon Teviot
Review by Annie Aslett ★★★★★ Reuben Kaye is undeniably a once-in-a-generation star. As an audience member, one is painfully aware of being in the presence of unadulterated talent. With a glorious cacophony of razor-sharp wit, show-stopping vocals, scathing crowd work, biting satire, emotional profundity and a fierce beat, the constellation of 5-star reviews adorning Kaye’s … Continue reading Reuben Kaye: The Butch is Back – Palais du Variete
Hosted by Coco Sarel (@cocosarel) Starring Henry Rowley (@henryrowleyy), Steven McKell (@stevenmckell), Ayamé Ponder (@ayame.p) Review by Annie Aslett ★★★★ TikTok and the Fringe have a complicated relationship, to say the least. A portion of Fringe-goers will roll their eyes at the mere mention of the short-form video app and move swiftly on. There's much … Continue reading Knock, Knock – Pleasance Courtyard: Cabaret Bar
