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.
Review: Alexander Bennett – All It Takes, Fringe 2026
Searching for a lucky break? Alexander Bennett brings sharp stand-up, live songs, and visual flair to PBH’s Free Fringe in the Banshee Labyrinth Cinema Room. A standout 4.5-star Fringe hour.
Review: Rob Auton – JUPITER, Fringe 2026
If you appreciate wordplay and quiet introspection, Rob Auton’s Jupiter at Assembly Roxy Central is a must-see. It is less a comedy gig and more a hypnotic, heartfelt story about what makes Earth worth living on. Highly recommended for the curious.
Review: Let’s Listen to Some of Lou Bega’s Other Songs Together for an Hour, Fringe 2026
Forget Mambo No. 5. Ollie Horn’s new Fringe show at Just the Tonic at The Caves is a fully committed, hilarious lecture dissecting Lou Bega’s deeper catalogue. A unique mid-week treat for comedy fans.
Review: Ships, Fringe 2026
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 […]