Fluent Mandarin pranks, brutal honesty, and zero self-pity. Alan Jay balances genuine darkness with charisma at Gilded Balloon Patter House.
Review: Nate Kitch Replica, Fringe 2026
Looking for comedy that takes real risks? Nate Kitch deconstructs stand-up with electric energy in Replica at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Review: Extra Lives – The Interactive Video Game Concert, Fringe 2026
Extra Lives brings live-scored gaming nostalgia to the Edinburgh Fringe, blending real-time band performances with crowd-sourced story choices. We tested out the interactive concert at Patter House to see if the gameplay matches the music.
Review: Michelle Shocked – Bootleg This!, Fringe 2026
Live music, master rights, and battles against tech giants collide in Michelle Shocked’s Bootleg This! at Edinburgh Fringe.
Review: Hannah Byczkowski – Killer, Fringe 2026
Former Traitors winner Hannah Byczkowski takes over the Turret at Teviot with sharp callbacks, high spirits, and hilarious takes on death in Killer.
Review: Jess Carrivick – For Your Consideration, Fringe 2026
Up close and personal inside The Nook at Teviot, Jess Carrivick turns childhood home movies into rapid character comedy. An inventive, nostalgic hour at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Review: HR The Musical, Fringe 2026
The absurdities of modern work culture get a musical roasting in H.R. The Musical at the Edinburgh Fringe. Sharp writing, hilarious songs, and brilliant comedic performances turn corporate dread into pure joy.
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.