Review: THE LAST CABARET ON EARTH, Oran Mor
by Natalie O'Donoghue - September 15, 2024
An electrifying show full of music and laughter by Brian James O’Sullivan that asks “how would you want to spend your last hour?”...
Review: NISH, DON'T KILL MY VIBE, Kings Theatre Glasgow
by Mary Baillie - September 14, 2024
Who knew dissecting global politics could be such a riot? Or maybe Nish Kumar (Mash Report, Taskmaster) just proves we need punchlines to survive challenging punch-ups. Blending sharp political commentary with razor-sharp wit, the left-wing comic delivers a cleverly crafted set that walks the fine l...
Review: POKER ALICE, Oran Mor
by Natalie O'Donoghue - September 07, 2024
Alice, saddled with debt by her recently departed husband, is playing in a poker game with a chance to win a seat at the finals in Las Vegas....
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: RIKI LINDHOME: DEAD INSIDE, Pleasance Courtyard
by Kat Mokrynski - September 13, 2024
Riki Lindhome: Dead Inside has Lindhome taking audiences on her infertility journey, a term she hates but still uses. This is not her first time discussing her infertility - she did a television episode about it, which she shows the audience a clip of, giving us a sneak peek at what we’ll be hearing...
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: CHARACTER FLAW, Underbelly, Bristo Square
by Kat Mokrynski - September 13, 2024
Character Flaw, written and performed by Philippa Dawson, takes audience members into the mind of Dawson, particularly looking at her experiences with ADHD and queer identity. We begin with Dawson telling us about some of her experiences with embarrassing moments, which then leads into one of the ma...
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: THE GREATEST MAGIC SHOW, Assembly George Square Gardens
by Kat Mokrynski - September 13, 2024
The Greatest Magic Show begins with a bang as the incredibly energetic ringmaster, Magnus, bursts on stage, singing a parody of Aladdin’s “Arabian Nights” with lyrics about him travelling the world to find what he considers to be the “greatest show.” Now, he’s here to present all of the great things...
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: ALEX KITSON: MUST I PAINT YOU A PICTURE?, Hoots @ Potterrow
by Kat Mokrynski - September 13, 2024
Alex Kitson: Must I Paint You A Picture? is a show with a strong hook - Kitson, who has been told to be more personal in his comedy, has a big secret, and he is going to reveal it by the end of the show. But, before that secret is revealed, we’re going to be treated to some fun standup comedy....