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Words: Kiera Harper 4 Stars FLOP! created and performed by Arthur Hull, is a celebration of all...

5 Star Shows

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Sanctuary

Words: Kiera HarperImage: Andrew Perry 5 Stars Sanctuary, a debut play by Jacob Sparrow, is a beautiful...

Rated 5 out of 5

Afronauts

Words: Clare Roberts 5 stars Join the cadet training programme and launch into an outstanding story filled...

Rated 5 out of 5

Float

Words: Berlyn Lee 5 Stars Take a break from the busy streets of the Edinburgh Fringe and...

The Review

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Sanctuary

Words: Kiera HarperImage: Andrew Perry 5 Stars Sanctuary, a debut play by Jacob Sparrow, is a beautiful...

Rated 4 out of 5

Glass Child

Words: Libby TaylorImage: Kate Holmes 4 stars Beautiful, is how Glass Child can be summed up. Through...

Rated 4 out of 5

Sofie Hagen – I Think Some of This Is My Fault

Words: Berlyn Lee Image: Malene Nelting 4 Stars In 2018 Sofie Hagen was cancelled by the right wing…...

Rated 4 out of 5

Finlay Christie: Champagne Casanova

August 15, 2026

Words: Elodie Marriott Image: Rebecca Need-Menear 4 stars Just about everything that could go wrong with Finlay Christie’s...

Rated 3 out of 5

By a Thread

August 14, 2026

Words: Natasha ChanseImage: Shane Carey 3 stars Stepping into the sold-out, grand auditorium at Music Hall Assembly...

Rated 4 out of 5

MC Hammersmith: Ice Ice Nepo Baby

August 11, 2026

Words: Elodie Marriott 4 Stars “Call me John Lewis cus your mum loves everything I’ve got.” Ice...

Must-See Comedy

Rated 4 out of 5

Sami Abu Wardeh Hates You

Words: Miriam Kirchberger 4 Stars Sami Abu Wardeh comes on stage with a frenetic energy that he...

Rated 4 out of 5

Christopher Hall: Pizazz

Words: Clare RobertsImage credit: Rachel Sherlock 4 stars Christopher Hall starts with a song and dance, and...

Rated 4 out of 5

Tamsyn Kelly: Rat’s Ass

Words: Calum BaxterImage: Rebecca Need-Menear 4 stars Hailing from Penzance, the comedian, actor and writer, Tamsyn Kelly...

Rated 4 out of 5

Jonno: Here Comes Mr Funny

Words: Calum Baxter4 stars There are various motivations for pursuing stand-up comedy. Daran “Jonno” Johnson views his...

Rated 4 out of 5

Andrew White: What a Life!

Words: Calum Baxter 4 stars Andrew’s mother warned him that death comes in threes. Sadly, her premonition...

Rated 4 out of 5

Hannah Platt: Cult Classic

Words: Calum BaxterImage: Lucy Ridges 4 stars Finalist in the 2019 BBC New Comedy Award and runner‑up...

UNMISSABLE THEATRE

Rated 4 out of 5

Book of Shadows

Words: Trudy Lynn Image: Robin Mair 4 Stars Book of Shadows is technically brilliant and epically silly. The...

Rated 4 out of 5

A Foot is Not an Appropriate Prize for the Tombola

Words: Francis Wylde Theatre/ Comedy/ Drag 4 stars As we enter the Pleasance’s attic, we are greeted...

Rated 4 out of 5

A Pebble in the Road

Words: Francis Wylde 4 Stars “Let there be no fewer of us around this table next year,”...

Rated 4 out of 5

Safety

Words: Elodie Marriott Image: Philip Vukelich 4 stars Safety is an impactful one man show that explores power, truth,...

Rated 4 out of 5

Bubble Schmeisis (Remixed)

Words: Libby Taylor 4 stars Bubble Schmeisis is a memorable show, largely because of the setting, but...

Rated 4 out of 5

They’re Just Small Town (Northern) Lads

Words: Libby Taylor 4 stars They’re Just Small Town (Northern) Lads is a prime example of storytelling....

AWARD-WINNING TALENT

Rated 4 out of 5

Ben Hart: The Labyrinth

August 21, 2026

Magic; Cabaret and Variety Words: Trudy Lynn Image: Matt Crockett 4 Stars This dark magic show feels particularly...

Rated 4 out of 5

The Pieces by Aloft

August 13, 2026

Circus; Acrobatics Words: Trudy Lynn Image: Clare Britt 4 Stars Aloft return to the Fringe with a new...

Rated 4 out of 5

YUCK Circus: Naughties

August 11, 2026

Words: Elodie MarriottImage: Sean Breadsell 4 Stars Dig out your lowrise denim and pink satin platforms because...

International Fringe Burlesque Festival Q&A

August 4, 2026

After more than 25 years in the burlesque and cabaret world, producer ‘Majestic Mark’ Henderson is finally...

Caleb Cameron Q&A

August 4, 2026

Bernie Dieter’s Club KabarettImage: Jacinta OatenEvery show begins with an initial spark. What was the original idea,...

Shantify Q&A

August 3, 2026

Every show begins with an initial spark. What was the original idea, moment or experience that made...

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Rated 4 out of 5

FLOP! The Best Songs From The Worst Musicals

Words: Kiera Harper 4 Stars FLOP! created and performed by Arthur Hull, is a celebration of all...

Rated 4 out of 5

40/40

Dance Words: Trudy Lynn 4 Stars Kat Radeva dances alone surrounded by the audience. As she states...

Rated 4 out of 5

Tell Me

Words: Libby TaylorImage: Jamie Dennis 4 stars Tell Me is exciting, engaging, and emotive. It explores two...

Rated 4 out of 5

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody

Words: Elodie MarriottImage: Matthew Murph 4 stars Featuring spicy scenes, innumerable innuendos, and Connor Storrie’s critique on...

Rated 5 out of 5

Jess Robinson: Elton Reimagined

Cabaret & Variety Words: Clare Roberts Image: Karla Gowlett 5 stars Jess Robinson, the Queen of Impressions, is...

Rated 5 out of 5

Ndlovu Youth Choir

August 15, 2026

Music Words: Trudy Lynn Image: Lauge Sorensen 5 Stars The audience are all delighted to be here. The...

For Children

Rated 5 out of 5

Afronauts

Words: Clare Roberts 5 stars Join the cadet training programme and launch into an outstanding story filled...

Rated 5 out of 5

Float

Words: Berlyn Lee 5 Stars Take a break from the busy streets of the Edinburgh Fringe and...

Rated 3 out of 5

Boys Don’t Dance