Dark comedy and silliness following the plight of various spiders, all told with Alan Bissett’s masterful, wry delivery, strong characterisation and stage presence.
Review: 44 Minutes, Fringe 2026
A barefooted man lies uncomfortably writhing in the centre of the stage, inside the framework of a cage. We shuffle in through the shipping container door, filling up every available seat in this small venue. The door closes, and I understand that we too are now held captive in this cage, feeling in my bones […]
Review: Saving Britney, Fringe 2026
A well-told and thoughtfully structured story that cleverly parallels one woman’s life with Britney Spears’. With strong storytelling, plenty of ’90s nostalgia and Britney references that never feel forced, Saving Britney is a solid Fringe hour, even if it didn’t quite blow me away.
Review: Overtone, Fringe 2026
An ambitious and atmospheric two-hander with committed performances and some thoughtful staging. While I appreciated what Overtone was attempting, I found its structure difficult to follow and wanted its themes and characters to be developed further.
Review: boobytrapped, Fringe 2026
Overall, boobytrapped is a perfect show for the Fringe, and is certainly a must-see in my opinion.
Review: Ifrah Qureshi – 48 Flaws of Power, Fringe 2026
Glasgow comedian Ifrah Qureshi tackles family, faith, and bad self-help advice in her brilliant Fringe debut at Stand 4. Read our full review of 48 Flaws of Power.
Review: Jack Brookmyre – Impressionable, Fringe 2026
Jack Brookmyre brings sharp vocal impressions and provocative material to Stand 4 in his Fringe debut Impressionable. A tightly written hour that subverts initial expectations with heavy metal energy and spot-on mimicry. Worth a watch in Edinburgh.
Review: Mel Hudson – Richard Ashcroft Revived My Libido, Fringe 2026
A frank, insightful, and deeply funny look at perimenopause, midlife desire, and personal freedom. Mel Hudson proves her comedy pedigree in a brilliant four-star hour at the Fringe.