St Leonard’s Bar is an affordable and welcoming pub in Edinburgh’s Southside, offering great food, local beers, and a friendly atmosphere away from the Festival crowds.
A review of Thor Stenhaug: One Night Stand Baby, Fringe 2025
A hilariously wholesome hour of stand-up from Norwegian born, London-based Thor Stenhaug, blending sitcom-ready storytelling with deeply personal stories.
Review: Michelle Wolf (Work in Progress), Fringe 2025
Boundary-pushing and sharper than ever, Wolf shows how motherhood has amplified rather than softened her range of smart and provocative comedy.
Review: Emmanuel Sonubi – Life After Near Death, Fringe 2025
Life After Near Death is a classic Fringe comedy, delivered with impeccable timing and charisma, making it a highlight of the Pleasance programme.
Review: Lovett, Fringe 2025
BoonDog Theatre’s “Lovett” is a hardcore, dark psychological thriller that offers a fresh take on the Mrs Lovett character. The one-woman show, in the Pleasance Courtyard cellar, is an intense look at a villain’s history and a must-see for fans of Sweeney Todd.
Review: James Trickey – Don’t Count On Me, Fringe 2025
In Don’t Count On Me, comedian James Trickey, a former accountant, takes a calculated comedic risk by exploring his mixed heritage and the clash between a life of logic and a passion for stand-up.
Review: Benji Waterhouse – Maddening, Fringe 2025
Maddening is a captivating show where Dr Benji Waterhouse shares darkly funny and challenging stories from the front lines of mental health care.
Review: Shalaka Kurup – Get A Grip, Fringe 2025
Shalaka Kurup is lauded as a confident and charismatic performer whose quest to be the ‘main character’ makes for a brilliantly constructed hour of dark comedy, though its adult content comes with a warning.