The spirit of Leith is at the core of the character-driven drama titled Ships. The tension between struggle and beauty starts building from the first monologue. Struggle of class and race inequality, violence and loneliness on one side. Beauty of resilience and strength, and breeze from the sea that inspires ephemeral moments of hope (or […]
Review: Man or Bear, Fringe 2026
A darkly devastating and powerful play unveiling the different faces of violence and abuse women face on a continual daily basis, with themes of resilience, abuse, survival and solidarity. Very relatable. A gut punch to watch, but also important.
A review of Tim Biglowe: Plonka, Fringe 2026
A wonderfully unassuming comedian with excellent timing, relatable material and a rare ability to make an audience feel part of the show. Plonka is a fantastic Fringe discovery, and one I’d strongly recommend catching now before Tim Biglowe moves on to bigger venues.
Review: An A to Z Guide to Dating, Fringe 2026
A funny, original, cleverly executed one-woman musical comedy based on the advice given in Feast at the Famine, the book written by Grace O’Keefe’s mother.
Review: Robin Grainger – Lemonade, Fringe 2026
Aberdeenshire-born and now local Edinburgh stand-up Robin Grainger has brought his latest hour, Lemonade, to Assembly George Square – The Crate for the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Running daily at 8:20pm until 31 August, the show finds the BBC Scotland Comedy Underground alumnus pivoting towards pure happiness following a series of darker, more personal Fringe […]
Review: Heist – How to Steal a Masterpiece, Fringe 2026
Hours after leaving the Speakeasy at the Voodoo Rooms, you will still be trying to work out how Chris Cook pulled off his impossible tricks in Heist: How to Steal a Masterpiece. A mind-bogglingly impressive show.
Review: SUCCUBUS, Fringe 2026
Blood, satire, and flawless stagecraft collide in SUCCUBUS at Underbelly Dexter. Georgina Collins crafts a sharp coming-of-rage tale that bites back at everyday misogyny with expert comic timing.
Review: Possessive! The Musical!, Fringe 2026
Suburban exorcism meets pop punk comedy in Possessive! The Musical. St Vincent’s basement venue provides the perfect backdrop for this sharp, energetic 4 star Fringe treat. Brilliant vocal work and clever staging throughout.