We Will Rock You Tour – Edinburgh Playhouse – 29 November 2011

Although originally premiered in 2002 some 9 years ago this jukebox musical created as a fusion of the music of rock legends Queen and the book written by comedian and author Ben Elton does not seem to date in anyway. In fact the opening night in Edinburgh, some twenty years after the death of Freddie [...]

Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock – 26 November 2011

Vampires Rock, the brain-child of writer/ director/producer and main man Steve Steinman returned to Dunfermline’s Alhambra Theatre once again due to popular demand and it is easy to see why this show has such an extensive cult following. Set in New York in 2030, Steinman plays the evil Baron Von Rockula, proprietor of somewhat seedy [...]

Ed Byrne – Crowd Pleaser – DVD Release

If ever there is an apt description of Ed Byrne then in my opinion the title of this DVD sums it up succinctly. Crowd Pleaser is what he is for sure, Now I saw an early version of what this tour became way back in October 2010 when it was still a ‘work in progress’ [...]

Jo Caulfield’s Comedy Collective – Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh

Now for those of you who are regular visitors to this site will be aware that we at one4review are big fans of the Stand Comedy Club, and this reviewer is also a huge admirer of Jo Caulfield too. So imagine my delight to see Jo and friends performing this different comedy night on which [...]

Bill Bailey:- Dandelion Mind – Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline

It was way back in the aeons of time, circa mid 90’s, that I first saw Bill Bailey who at the time was half of the Rubber Bishops and ear marked him as one to watch for the future. It was obvious that I was not alone in my opinion as his star has been [...]

John Mayall – Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline

Now I suppose the term legend has lost a lot of its impact recently to the overuse that grown, but it certainly applied on 12 November when John Mayall, the absolute master of Blues/Rock graced the stage of Dunfermline’s premier theatre. Now Mayall has played with an veritable who’s who in the rock and blues [...]

Wicked Wenches – Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh – 1 November

The first Tuesday each month sees the best comedy club around in my opinion under the spell of those Wicked Wenches, a selection of some of the finest female comedy talent on the circuit performing together and it has become a must see as far as I am concerned. The mistress of mirth as usual [...]