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
Confessions of a Personal Trainer
Popular topic let down by unconvincing caricatures.
Gareth Waugh: Honestly?
He may be socially awkward but there are still plenty of laughs
Jess Robinson: Unravelled
Plenty charm and plenty quirks in a show of innumerable impressions.
Hardeep Singh Kohli: Alternative, Fact
From Brexit to bhangra dancing with an enigmatic Glaswegian comedian.
Susie McCabe: Let’s Get Physical
McCabe’s easy manner entertains the audience as she takes them on her journey to health and fitness.
Dirty Dancing
It may be corny but the dancing, music and chemistry more than make up for it.
Remembering Fred
A feast of spectacular and mesmerising dancing from Strictly stars and a stellar supporting cast
Out
A confusing tale of a girls’ night out but with potential to do well at the Fringe this year.
Stuff
It may be a work in progress but even with scripts in hand this play shows real promise.
Citizen
An important topic explored through music, dance and speech, but at times it lacks clarity
Iain Stirling: Onwards!
Edinburgh born comedian is home and pulling no punches.
Titanic
Poignant moments, impressive ensemble numbers in this commendable, if too lengthy, production.
Cirque Berserk!
An eclectic mix of aerial acrobatics, motorbike madness, and comical clowning
Billy Elliot
A gritty musical challenging stereotypes through it’s pirouetting star
The Techtonics: Don’t Push the Button
What a cappella should be with a full scale production of singing, comedy and dance
The Vaudevillains
Polished entertainment from beginning to end in this macabre musical cabaret
Gillian Cosgriff: This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
A triple threat – comedian, pianist and singer – who provides an entertaining look at life as she approaches 30.
Rose Matafeo is Finally Dead
A whirling dervish of comedy presents her first Fringe solo show
Isolation in Modern Society: A Blessing or a Curse?
A fascinating discussion on a worryingly growing problem from the Just Festival conversation series.
La Clique Encore!
A treasure trove of delights awaits in The Famous Spiegeltent.