Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Finlay Christie: I Deserve This

Review by Florence Carr-Jones Monkey Barrell Comedy: Tickets ★★★★ The show opens with Finlay Christie introducing himself via a photobooth app on his laptop, projected onto the screen. It’s a clever, makeshift, and humorous start that immediately sets the tone, blending the vibe of a Gen Z guy with a boomer-esque DIY approach. This duality … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Finlay Christie: I Deserve This

Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Burnout Paradise

Created by Pony Cam Theatre Collective Review by Florence Carr-Jones Summerhall - Main Hall: Tickets ★★★★ This show is pure, unadulterated, chaotic fun. As you walk in, you see the cast warming up on four treadmills, each labelled with a cardboard sign reading “SURVIVAL,” “ADMIN,” “PERFORMANCE,” and “LEISURE.” They start by explaining that they are … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Burnout Paradise