Scotland Theater Reviews Page 17

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: KATY BERRY: DIAMOND GODDESS CRYSTAL PUSSY, Just The Tonic
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 16, 2023

Katy Berry grew up on Long Island, the land of Billy Joel and baked clams, but she never fit in. After a staggering revelation that her mom slept with Poseidon in the 80s, it finally makes sense: she's been a demigoddess all along! Now Katy's done doing human shit and out to help other repressed god...

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: FRANK SKINNER: 30 YEARS OF DIRT, Assembly George Square
by Mark Carnochan - August 15, 2023

Frank Skinner presents a simple hour of comedy that will have fans of his work roaring with laughter....

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: PITCH, Pleasance Courtyard, Pleasance Above
by Kat Mokrynski - August 18, 2023

Pitch is an interesting and heartfelt show that illustrates the connections that sports like football can create in the queer community. The actors are passionate and joyfully portray queer characters who are brought together through the game....

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: LACHLAN WERNER – VOICES OF EVIL, Pleasance Courtyard, The Cellar
by Kat Mokrynski - August 19, 2023

The concept of Lachlan Werner - Voices of Evil is a surprisingly simple one. Brew is a small witch always accompanied by Lachy, “her poof.” Together, they are going to perform a ritualistic sacrifice, in which Lachy definitely won’t be killed as the virgin sacrifice....

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: KING OF MORE: #FOMO CLINIC, BlundaGardens Magical SpiegelYurt
by Kat Mokrynski - August 19, 2023

King of More: #FOMO Clinic is a heartwarming show that will bring you a ridiculous amount of joy. The show is truly what you make of it, so why not have some fun? You only live once, so #JOLIF without fear! ...

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: ROGER MCGOUGH'S MONEY-GO-ROUND, Assembly Rooms
by Christiana Rose - August 16, 2023

Money-Go-Round is based on the classic story of The Wind in the Willows, with the added dimension of being centred around the perils of a gold coin- which is representative of cyclical wealth....

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: RUBY MCCOLLISTER: TRAGEDY at Underbelly, Cowgate
by Mark Carnochan - August 15, 2023

Ruby McCollister brandishes a stage presence and sense of humour that, for the right audience, is a blast to witness....

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: CHRIS FORBES: COURT JESTER, Monkey Barrel
by Mark Carnochan - August 15, 2023

Chris Forbes brings his unbelievable story from his time in the States to the stage....

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: AMY MATTHEWS: I FEEL LIKE I'M MADE OF SPIDERS, Monkey Barrel
by Mark Carnochan - August 15, 2023

Amy Matthews balances tragedy and comedy in her latest hour of stand up, showing true growth and maturity in the process....

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: OLAF FALAFEL'S SUPER STUPID SHOW (20% MORE STUPIDER), The Pleasance Courtyard
by Christiana Rose - August 15, 2023

The Olaf Falafel website description declares he is ‘an author, illustrator and a stand-up comedian.’ So, with eagerness I booked in to see Olaf Falafel's Super Stupid Show (20% More Stupider) with my daughter. ...

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: ADVENTURE BUBBLE SHOW WITH MILKSHAKE, The Space Triplex
by Christiana Rose - August 15, 2023

The mission: The Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023 with a two-year-old and an eight-year-old. The objective: To find the best children's shows, suiting both age groups. Here goes nothing! ...

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: LIAM WITHNAIL: CHRONIC BOOM, Monkey Barrel
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 15, 2023

Join the gifted comic storyteller with over 10million TikTok and Instagram views as he battles chronic illness and hilariously reckons with his new reality during a hospital stay. This enlightening stand-up show about how we adapt when life throws a curveball takes audiences on a rollercoaster of la...

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: KUAN-WEN HUANG: ILHA FORMOSA, Gilded Balloon
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 15, 2023

In his debut hour, Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show nominee and 'Taiwanese force of nature' (Chortle.co.uk) Kuan-wen tells how he traded his beloved Taiwan for the rainy British Isles, what it means to be Taiwanese and what it symbolises through generations of migration and shifting identities....

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: LET THE BODIES PILE, Gilded Balloon
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 15, 2023

What connects two seemingly unrelated killings, 27 years apart? In 1993, Steve's mother dies suddenly; can he trust GP Harold Shipman's 'Natural Causes' diagnosis? And in 2020, when dozens die in a Yorkshire Care Home; is Covid responsible, or something more sinister?...

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: THE MAN WHO THOUGHT HE KNEW TOO MUCH, Pleasance Courtyard, Forth
by Kat Mokrynski - August 18, 2023

I must begin this review by admitting that I typically am not the biggest fan of clowning and physical theatre, so I went into The Man Who Thought He Knew Too Much with a bit of skepticism. Would I enjoy 70 minutes of a show like this? The answer? A surprisingly enthusiastic yes!...

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: GROW, Scottish Storytelling Centre, George Mackay Brown Library
by Kat Mokrynski - August 18, 2023

The concept of Grow is simple, yet lovely - The audience is helping The Gardener look after their friend’s allotment, ensuring that the plants will grow. Niall Moorjani takes on the role of The Gardener, an enthusiastic person who does not know how to help their friend grow a plant but is willing to...

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: CHRIS TURNER: VEGAS, BABY!, Underbelly, Bristo Square, Buttercup
by Kat Mokrynski - August 18, 2023

Every comedian dreams of their big break, the one gig that will change their life. What if that gig is in Cirque de Soleil’s new show in Las Vegas, Mad Apple? What if they want you to fly out to Vegas with your wife and newborn baby? Then, the dream gig might be a bit more complicated than you first...

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: JEREMY SEGWAY: A LIFE OUT OF BALANCE, Bedlam Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - August 18, 2023

If you know me, you know that I have a deep love for Segways. Whenever there is a chance to take a Segway tour, I immediately hope on it (yes, pun fully intended). So as soon as I saw a show with the description, “A show dedicated to Mr Segway, the man who invented the segway, all performed entirely...

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: BENJAMIN ALBOROUGH: ABSOLUTE MONOPOLY, Assembly George Square, The Crate
by Kat Mokrynski - August 16, 2023

While I wanted to love Benjamin Alborough: Absolute Monopoly, the lack of control over the audience led to a disappointing show. Absolutely Monopoly has the potential to be a fantastic show, especially with Alborough’s insane game-host energy, but audience control needs to be established from the be...

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: ADRIAN BLISS: INSIDE EVERYONE, Pleasance Dome, AceDome
by Kat Mokrynski - August 16, 2023

Adrian Bliss has made the jump from TikTok to the stage, and I would say it is quite a successful jump. Adrian Bliss: Inside Everyone tells the story of an atom who is determined to make something great out of themselves and does this by hopping onto different “greats” of history - Boudica, Cleopatr...

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: MY LAST TWO BRAIN CELLS, Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose, Nip
by Kat Mokrynski - August 15, 2023

Gary is dying, the rest of the brain cells have evacuated, and only #12 and Clive are left, leaving them to try to save Gary. They are, literally, the last two brain cells, and God help Gary if these are the two who are meant to save him....

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: A FAIRIE TALE, Scottish Storytelling Centre, Netherbow Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - August 15, 2023

A sexy fairy, goats, and a river of blood in a place known as Elfland. Sounds crazy, no? But, in the world created by storyteller Niall Moorjani, nothing is too crazy. Moorjani returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre to tell the tale of a person who wants to find themselves and is whisked away t...

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: DREW MICHAEL: DREW'S ADVENTURES, Pleasance Dome, Jack Dome
by Kat Mokrynski - August 15, 2023

Drew Michael is losing his hearing, and he’s ready to tell the world about it. Drew Michael: Drew’s Adventures is a comedy show in which Michael describes his journey with hearing loss and how it has affected him as a person....

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: PATRICK SUSMILCH: TEXTS FROM MY DEAD FRIENDS, Just The Tonic At The Mash House
by Kat Mokrynski - August 15, 2023

There are many different ways to express and get through your grief after losing a friend. Some people go through their phones, fondly looking back at photos and videos of times spent with that person. Some people reach out to other friends so they can help each other through the grief. And some mak...

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: ROB AUTON: THE ROB AUTON SHOW, Assembly Roxy, Upstairs
by Kat Mokrynski - August 15, 2023

Rob Auton: The Rob Auton Show may be slow, but it is powerful. You will leave having had the human experience, which is exactly what Auton is striving for, making his show effective in its mission. It is wonderful to hear a comedian talk about life and its simple pleasures with such joy and I look f...