Reviews
Tom Mayhew: Trash Rich
Hard-hitting stand-up points to the UK’s dangerous class divide
Alex Hylton: Love, Probably
Fluent and funny comic reflects on recent life events through a rom-com lens
Classic!
A fun, frenetic race through classic books that you’ve never had time to read
Louise Leigh Amused
Refreshingly unselfconscious comedy about the perils of midlife
Mark Silcox: I Can Cure… [Perfect and Arena-Ready Show]
Same man, same show, leaves hardcore fans bitterly betrayed by its popularity
Josh Glanc: Vrooom Vrooom
Silly, sensational and cleverly organised hour of farce and laughter
Trash Salad
Exuberant and uncompromising burlesque clowning with a curiously sweet core
Manbo
High-energy homage to the action classics of the decade that taste forgot
Salamander
Fantastic local show highlighting Edinburgh’s past and present relationship with sex work
Rhys Nicholson – Rhys! Rhys! Rhys!
Nicholson could regale the audience for hours with their appetite for drama
When You Walk Over My Grave
A witty, subversive, and multi-layered exploration of life, death, and finding meaning in both
Let’s Talk About Philip
Cleverly-told tale of family tragedy warns us not to hide from painful truths
Jungle Book reimagined
Character-driven choreography drives this climate crisis family tale
Joe Bates Speaks Truth to Power Tools
Decent hour of non-tubthumping political comedy from likable stand-up
Lucy Dacus
With heart-on-the-sleeve lyricism and confident, slick arrangements, Lucy Dacus shows why she’s worth the hype
The Magic Of Jim
Half-hour show packs in impressive illusions, and genuine life lessons too