The Amazing Bubble Show

***** 5 Stars This show has always received high acclaim amongst audience members and 2011 is no different, we sat through this show and once again watched child after child willingly throw themselves open to volunteer for mysterious tasks and delight in what was presented to them! All of the audience enjoyed this immensely and [...]

Mitch Benn

4 Star **** It has been all too long since one time Edinburgh resident larger than life comedian Mitch Benn graced the Fringe in a solo show. I first came across him as part of a double act with magician Ian Kendall, but Benn has gone on to far bigger things and is now a [...]

Rosie’s Pop Diary – Rosie Wilby

3 Star *** Now I have of heard of Rosie Wilby the comedian for a few years now and each year I had seen her enjoyed her style more. But what I didn’t know that back in the 90’s, when she must have been at least 12, Rosie was a recording artiste and wrote a [...]

Max and Ivan are Holmes and Watson

5 Stars ***** Max and Ivan play not only Holmes and Watson but also many other characters, both male and female, in a rapid fire sequence of scenes. Their blend of surreal dialogue and intense physical action is totally funny and indeed mesmerising. Their timing is immaculate given the complexity of the story they are [...]

Elis James: Do You Remember the First Time?

3 Stars *** Elis James has a conversational approach to his humorous brand of comedy as he weaves one-liners with longer story telling routines. The title of his show does catch the eye and gives him the freedom to explore all kinds of ‘first times’. Much of his material is drawn from his early years. [...]

Those Magnificent Men

5 Stars ***** The combined efforts to recreate an epic journey in words, action, sound, lighting and set construction have resulted in a heart-warming production of great quality and humour. Ian Shaw and Richard Earl take on the roles of Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Whitton Brown respectively, as well as other characters in [...]

4 Poofs and a Piano – Business as Usual

5 Stars ***** The 4 Poofs are what they are but beneath all the non PC patter, they provide a solid hour of witty musical entertainment. When they sing as a quartet, they can really put a song across with their rich and full harmonisation. Individually, they can command the stage with sheer presence and [...]

Hurry Up and Wait

**** 4 Stars. This has been one of the best childrens shows that I have seen for children at the Festival so far. It is solid, decent clowning and all of the children and adults were laughing out loud at some point in this show. It centres around two clown characters awaiting the arrival of [...]

Inventions Going Bang!

*** 3 Stars. A science show at the Festival? Well yes, and a fun one too! There were plenty of experiments, smoke, fire and audience participation. This was an educational journey with some interesting facts slipped in there for all to benefit from, Marty Jopson is an engaging host who clearly loves what he does and [...]

Charming!

*** 3 stars Your average fairytale this is not. This is a creative and inventive take on the happily ever after, with a young and fresh take on everything you thought you knew about Prince Charming and his Princess. There is humour and interaction for the young ones, and some clever use of the minimal [...]