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Review: David O’Doherty – At This Stage, Fringe 2026

August 19, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The Lidl Bruno Mars returns to George Square with a miniature keyboard and masterclass storytelling. A top-tier Edinburgh Fringe hour.

Review: Gareth Mutch Means Well, Fringe 2026

August 19, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Torrential rain outside could not dampen the laughs inside Stand 1 as Gareth Mutch delivered an engaging hour of self-deprecating comedy with Gareth Mutch Means Well.

Review: All the Hits of The Beach Boys, Fringe 2026

August 19, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Looking for classic harmonies on George Street? The Beached Boys deliver a faithful, high-energy tribute to California surf rock at Le Monde this Fringe.

Review: The Hunger Artist by Franz Kafka, Fringe 2026

August 19, 2026 by Lauren Charlotte Leave a Comment

I had never seen any of Kafka’s work performed live. So I was intrigued to see Kafka’s final story portrayed by Jonathan Sidgwick at the Rotunda Theatre. This was a powerful, intimate performance that evoked emotions.  

Review: Girlz, Fringe 2026

August 19, 2026 by Guest Reviewer Leave a Comment

An enjoyable musical with a talented cast, catchy songs and a worthwhile message. Girlz delivers a fun hour, but predictable moments and a familiar premise meant it was missing that extra spark of originality that can make a Fringe show really stand out.

Radar: Free Edinburgh Taxi Rides and Live Magic This Thursday

August 19, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Discover how to hail the Walker’s Shortbread Magic Taxi in Edinburgh City Centre for a free ride, free shortbread, and a live Fringe magic show.

A review of Julian Clary: Fully Dilated, Fringe 2026

August 18, 2026 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

A self-described “prominent homosexual” and “camp old mincer”, Julian Clary makes a triumphant return to the Edinburgh Fringe after 17 years away! It’s a very fun show, and my first experience of live Julian Clary saying things that would get him “flogged in Dubai, pointed at in Peckham” – so I didn’t really know what […]

The 2026 Fringe crowns Fil Milton’s funeral car gag as the Cheeziest Joke

August 18, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Fil Milton wins the new £1,000 Cheez-It Cheeziest Joke Award at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe. Read the winning one-liner and the legacy of the Dave prize.

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