Girdy & Birdy review Gio’s on Slateford Road. Discover standout fresh pasta, rich lobster ravioli, and why this buzzing Edinburgh Italian earns a 5/5 rating.
Review: It Walks Around the House at Night @ Studio Theatre, Potterow
Birdy hightailed it along to Studio Theatre, Potterow to delight in some theatre horror that chilled her to the bone – and it’s not often that happens!
Review: Kate Smurthwaite Writes and Performs a Brand-New Full-Length Stand-Up Show Every Single Day for the Entire Edinburgh Fringe Based on Audience Suggestions from the Previous Day (Not Tuesdays)
Kate Smurthwaite is a brilliantly funny, clever, and original comedian who pushes her own boundaries and also makes you think. Every day (except Tuesdays) she’s coming up with a different show, so no two are ever the same. Go along and don’t miss it.
Review: Police Cops in Space, Fringe 2026
Police Cops in Space is a surreal, physical, sci-fi buddie comedy with skipping, music, ’80s bangers and dancing! I loved its silly macho-camp ’80s sci-fi vibe.
Review: Stamptown’s Netflix special screening @ Assembly’s Palais du Variété
Having a red carpet event is a bit out of the ordinary for Fringe! It’s normally just a chaotic mish-mash blur of a month for me, but this one-off midnight screening, ahead of the premier on Netflix, felt a bit different. A bit special. The question to myself was: “Do I review the Netflix special […]
A review of Kevin Quantum: Invisible Force, Fringe 2026
Kevin Quantum: Invisible Force is one smooth, slick show demonstrating tricksy rules of science and quantum physics, in ways most of us don’t quite properly understand. A real showman and a highly-entertaining hour of science/magic/quantum antics!
A review of Matthew Gallagher: Last Minute, Fringe 2026
A really fun hour of impressions, observational comedy and crowdwork. A strong debut from Gallagher, if not the most polished – with a bit more confidence, he’ll definitely be one to watch in the coming years!
Review: NewsRevue, Fringe 2026
A hilarious musical parody comedy sketch show on all things political and current affairsy. If the real news is bringing you down, this feels like the antidote.







