Reviews
Robin Grainger: Refurb
A strong, heart-on-sleeve hour from a comedian who has come into his own
Benedict Townsend: Friends with Benedict
Lighthearted humour from the internet’s favourite host
Reject Me, Already
Bright, bouncy musical comedy where you choose which boy meets which girl
Timmy Booth’s Manhole
Seattle surrealist triumphs against adversity in a memorable Fringe experience
Chokeslam
An inconsistent but affecting and entertaining show that throws you off of the top rope and into the deep end of wrestling’s highs and lows.
The Selkie
Beguiling new take on a well-known legend conjures theatrical magic from the sea
Elaine Malcolmson: Joik
Deadpan Fringe staple has an off day with an oddly-structured show about grief and reindeers
Zoe Brownstone: A Bite of Yours
A debut solo show about being (un)lucky in love that engages as well as entertains
Telephone
Inventive sketch show finds comedy and emotion in a children’s game
Alexander Bennett: Emotional Daredevil
Empathetic and ambitious performer tries something truly distinctive
RTFM
Perfectly-conceived immersive drama builds from the mundane to the sublime
Sid Singh: American Coloniser
American-Indian-British comedian harps on the tokenization of the industry through funny anecdotes about his own background.
The Outrun
Moving memoir about a young woman’s recovery is lyrically rich but lacks its wild heart
Abi Clarke: (Role) Model
Entertaining rollercoaster of a show reminds us that you don’t have to have perfect thoughts