Aisling Fisher
@aisling1105
Aisling is currently Assistant Head of Year at The Edinburgh Academy and is qualified to teach Secondary English, Dance, Learning Support and Primary. She has just finished writing her first book which she is in the process of editing and is a regular features writer for the Times Educational Supplement. When not reading, teaching, writing or at the theatre she can often be found at the gym or out running and recently completed her first Sprint Triathlon.
Reviews: 252
Other Articles: 17
Marc Jennings: Getting Going
Astute observations and self-deprecating humour combine to make this comedian one to watch
Jess Kidd & E S Thomson: Under the Knife
Two authors with an interest in the macabre, the curious and the madness of medicine in the Victorian era
Citizen: Giving a Voice to Communities
Edinburgh residents share their thoughts on community, identity and citizenship in what feels like an important project
David Nicholls: Do you remember the first time?
Popular author gives a fascinating insight into his latest novel and the writing process
Ellie Harrison & Jemma Neville: A Tale of Two Cities
Self-care, community and poverty are all discussed in this tale of two cities
Darren McGarvey AKA Loki: Scotland Today
Articulate exploration of social class from popular political commentator
Sofie Hagen: Tackling Figures of Fun
Funny, engaging and passionate discussion about fat and why it’s okay
Beach Body Ready
Vibrant show with plenty of fun and laughter but with a serious message too
Jackie Kay: National Treasures
Scotland’s very own National Treasure speaks candidly about her work in a beautifully mesmerising hour
Danny Dorling, Geetha Marcus & Joelle Taylor with Val McDermid: What does Homelessness Mean?
Thought-provoking discussion and sobering performances on the theme of homelessness
The Canary and the Crow
Educational, emphatic and flawlessly entertaining Gig Theatre from Middle Child
The Kagools: Cirque du Kagool
Expect the unexpected and to laugh until your jaws ache down at Cirque du Kagool
Grace Campbell: Why I’m Never Going Into Politics
Intelligent and honest comedy which doesn’t need the shock tactics
Myra’s Story
Harrowing one-woman play delivers raw humour, despite the dark subject matter
Magical Bones: Black Magic
A spellbinding show leaving the audience gasping in disbelief
Stiff & Kitsch: Bricking It
A comic powerhouse who have concocted a real formula for success
Daisy Earl: Fairy Elephant
Likeable comedian charts a course through the difficulties she has overcome
Six Feet, Three Shoes
Simple fixes needed to take this production from flawed to flawless
Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster
A thrilling blend of harmonies and vocal gymnastics provide a unique and quite sensational retelling of Mary Shelley’s famous novel
The Beautiful Game
Fun and witty Fringe fare for anyone with experience of ‘the beautiful game’
Sukh Ojla: For Sukh’s Sake
A promising comedian with an interesting tale to tell…