17 - 27 August 2023Michelle Brasier: ReformSharp, relevant, hysterically funny musical comedy from Aussie Brasier Reviewed here
3 - 28 August 2023Walking HomeAn introspective play tackling a serious and prevalent issue, with an unfortunate snag in its execution Reviewed here
2 - 28 August 2023Charlie Lewin: CockatielEnergetic performer charts his coming out journey with smart punchlines Reviewed here
2 - 28 August 2023Gone To The DogsAvant-garde retelling of British history raises big issues but overpowers the detail Reviewed here
2 - 28 August 2023Let the Bodies Pile by Henry NaylorUneven play contends with huge ethical questions Reviewed here
2 - 15 August 2023Michelle Brasier: ReformSharp, relevant, hysterically funny musical comedy from Aussie Brasier Reviewed here
9 - 28 August 2022Billy BoyHumour abounds in raw account of life as a 'bonie' in Northern Ireland Reviewed here
4 - 28 August 2022ManboHigh-energy homage to the action classics of the decade that taste forgot Reviewed here
3 - 29 August 2022A Ladder To The StarsUtterly charming puppet-powered tale of dreams, ageing and loss by Scottish company Visible Fictions Reviewed here
3 - 29 August 2022Afghanistan Is Not Funny by Henry NaylorHard-hitting yet often comedic play dealing with Afghanistan is really not funny Reviewed here
3 - 29 August 2022Alice Fraser: ChronosOne fateful train journey fuels this excellent hour Reviewed here
3 - 28 August 2022Baxter vs The BookiesLikeable comedy character study which relies a little heavily on old tropes Reviewed at
3 - 29 August 2022Cerys Bradley: SportspersonUnlikely non-binary sportsperson finally triumphs Reviewed here
3 - 29 August 2022EglantyneInsightful historical biography features a standout performance Reviewed here
3 - 28 August 2022James Roque: BadongA promising solo debut beautifully combining anecdotes, physical gags and a multimedia approach Reviewed here
3 - 29 August 2022Lou Conran: A ShowConran is not a cat person. And when you hear about her neighbour's cat, you'll understand why... Reviewed here
3 - 29 August 2022Pete Heat: BlimeyLike all the best magicians, Heat knows that we know he's lying to us, and delights in dancing on right on the edge of that delicate line. Reviewed here
3 - 29 August 2022Stokes and Summers: CareeringTiktok favourites bring their debut hour of absurd sketch comedy to the Fringe Reviewed here
3 - 28 August 2022The Ballad of MulanAfter ten years of war can Mulan, disguised as a man, go back to being a woman in peacetime? Reviewed here
24 - 26 August 2019John Pendal: MonsterA humorous yet deeply moving show from an engaging and sensitive performer Reviewed here
31 - 24 August 2019The Dark Room (For Kids!)Live action text adventure for frenzied kids Reviewed here
17 - 22 August 2019John Pendal: MonsterA humorous yet deeply moving show from an engaging and sensitive performer Reviewed here
13 - 25 August 2019The ExaminationDocumentary style play about human rights violations in prison provokes thought Reviewed here
13 - 25 August 2019WokeApphia Campbell questions how much has truly changed in 45 years Reviewed at Tron Theatre
12 - 26 August 2019Black Is the Color of My VoiceCampbell sings beautifully but is for the most part subdued Reviewed here
12 - 25 August 2019Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: DreamboatA confident show from one of Scotland's most promising young comedians Reviewed here
8 - 14 August 2019RentEdinburgh University Footlights deliver rock musical with emotion and charisma Reviewed here
7 - 15 August 2019John Pendal: MonsterA humorous yet deeply moving show from an engaging and sensitive performer Reviewed here
5 - 11 August 2019Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: DreamboatA confident show from one of Scotland's most promising young comedians Reviewed here
5 - 26 August 2019Konstantin Kisin: Orwell That Ends WellFree speech comic is massive success Reviewed here
2 - 26 August 2019Eleanor's Story: Home is the StrangerIngrid Garner continues the remarkable story of her grandmother's life. Reviewed here
2 - 25 August 2019Neil Delamere: End of WatchTalented comic uses a story about a watch to provide a madcap hour of entertainment Reviewed here
1 - 18 August 2019Down With the Poetry KingJoin this chirpy Poetic Overlord though an entertaining journey of rap, comedy, games and poetry Reviewed here
1 - 18 August 2019Funny In Real LifeMarried duo deliver clever meta comedy about airing their family secrets for laughs Reviewed here
31 July - 26 August 2019A Midsummer Night's DROLLSucceeds is in offering a whole new perspective on theatre in the early modern period Reviewed here
31 July - 26 August 2019Agatha Is Missing!Audience participation abounds in this intriguing mystery Reviewed here
31 July - 25 August 2019Aidan Greene: Did I Stutter?Heartfelt, hilarious hour of comedy from rising star Aidan Greene Reviewed here
31 July - 26 August 2019Alison Spittle: Mother of GodFeminism, religion, politics and music festivals are all played for laughs in Spittle's stand-up Reviewed here
31 July - 26 August 2019Demi Lardner: Ditch Witch 800Technical hitches let down a potentially tremendous show Reviewed here
31 July - 26 August 2019Grace Campbell: Why I'm Never Going Into PoliticsIntelligent and honest comedy which doesn't need the shock tactics Reviewed here
31 July - 26 August 2019Happily Never AfterDark and hilarious, The Maydays prove yet again that they are maestros of their craft Reviewed here
31 July - 26 August 2019Holly Morgan: Is a Witch. Get Her!Talented cabaret star provides laughs, vocals, and an important feminist manifesto Reviewed here
31 July - 26 August 2019Jay Lafferty: JammyGlaswegian comic delights and makes us all feel at home Reviewed here
31 July - 25 August 2019Jojo Sutherland: Riches to RagsFrom castle to caravan - tales from the downwardly mobile comedian Sutherland Reviewed here
31 July - 12 August 2019JosephineExuberant burlesque dream play about entertainer Josephine Baker Reviewed here
31 July - 25 August 2019Laura Lexx: Knee JerkLexx has an uncanny knack of finding humour in heavy topics Reviewed here
31 July - 26 August 2019Maisie Adam: Hang FireMaisie Adam avoids sophomore slump with another cracking hour of comedy Reviewed here
31 July - 25 August 2019Mark Nelson: Brexit WoundsStrong hour of stand-up from one of Scotland's foremost comedians Reviewed here
31 July - 26 August 2019Ogg 'n' Ugg 'n' DoggA perfectly pleasant, but rather pointless children's show Reviewed here
31 July - 26 August 2019Princess PartyFunny antics are overshadowed by a weak, confusing story Reviewed here
31 July - 26 August 2019Richard Fry: O Starry NightA heartwarming personal homage to the healing power of art Reviewed here
31 July - 26 August 2019Testament of YoothaWonderful portrayal of 1970s sitcom star resonates today Reviewed here
31 July - 25 August 2019The Big Gay StoryslamAn inclusive, powerful and often funny showpiece of LGBT+ stories Reviewed here
25 - 27 August 2018Skin DeepAn exuberant cast ooze body positivity in this entertaining production. Reviewed here
20 - 26 August 2018Jon Culshaw and Bill Dare: The Great British Take OffGreat impersonations and storytelling in a show that will serve up different bites each performance Reviewed here
16 - 27 August 2018Games by Henry NaylorA thought provoking performance that uses simple dialogue to explore themes that still resonate today. Reviewed here
16 - 22 August 2018Ray Bradshaw: Deaf Comedy FamComedy taken to a new level for the hearing and deaf community Reviewed here
10 - 12 August 2018Esther Rantzen: That's LifeBroadcasting legend in conversation with daughter Rebecca Wilcox reliving her career, family life and what it's like being Rantzen's daughter Reviewed here
10 - 14 August 2018Games by Henry NaylorA thought provoking performance that uses simple dialogue to explore themes that still resonate today. Reviewed here
5 - 26 August 2018Gareth Waugh: Oh Boy...!Affable Edinburgh comedian revisits his cringe filled teenage bucket list. Reviewed here
5 - 19 August 2018Janeane Garofalo: Put A Pin In ThatAimless and self-indulgent hour of meandering chat fails to satisfy. Reviewed here
3 - 27 August 2018Hot Brown HoneyPacks a potent punch of hip hop politics, dance, poetry, comedy, circus, striptease and song. Reviewed at Assembly Roxy
3 - 26 August 2018Laura Lexx: TryingLaughter-filled hour of comedy as Lexx smashes taboos with ease Reviewed here
3 - 27 August 2018The Oxford Imps - Class of 2018Imps intermittently impress in energetic and skillfully performed, but mixed show Reviewed here
2 - 26 August 2018Jarred Christmas: Remarkably AverageAmiable New Zealander does more than enough to transcend his show's title. Reviewed here
1 - 27 August 2018Agatha Is Missing!Audience participation abounds in this intriguing mystery Reviewed here
1 - 27 August 2018Chris Forbes: ProphecyCharming Scots' comedian meets the Son of God - and invites him back home for tea Reviewed here
1 - 26 August 2018Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Home Sweet HomeAs assured and as funny an hour as you will see from a young comic who is sure to become a household name. Reviewed here
1 - 27 August 2018Claire Sullivan: I Wish I Owned a Hotel for DogsAn absurd adventure through Claire's mind, which is delightfully sweet, surreal and full of dogs. Reviewed here
1 - 26 August 2018Damian Clark: Extra Show!Rapid-fire raconteur hits the mark on the joys and terrors of fatherhood. Reviewed here
1 - 27 August 2018David Correos: The Correos EffectNew Zealand comic Correos delivers an odd but strangely compelling solo debut at the Fringe Reviewed here
1 - 27 August 2018Jay Lafferty: Wheesht!Chatty Glaswegian comic charms with her infectious personality. Reviewed here
1 - 27 August 2018Julia Sutherland: ExposedScottish comic Sutherland delivers a likable and amusing but uneven show in her latest Fringe effort Reviewed here
1 - 27 August 2018The Travelling Sisters: ToupéAustralian trio outperform some underdeveloped sketch material Reviewed here
17 - 27 August 2017James Adomian: Lacking in CharacterA solidly entertaining show occasionally hits a cultural blind spot Reviewed here
7 - 28 August 2017Brendon Burns & Craig Quartermaine in Race OffBrilliant, challenging and unflinching examination of race relations. Reviewed here
6 - 28 August 2017BordersPerformances, script and direction shine in another stripped-back masterpiece. Reviewed here
6 - 28 August 2017Kaitlyn Rogers: Can I Get an Amen?!Australian comic guides us to channel our inner sass. Reviewed here
5 - 27 August 2017Mark Nelson: IrreverenceA consistently hilarious show that doesn't play it safe Reviewed here
4 - 28 August 2017Gareth Waugh: Honestly?He may be socially awkward but there are still plenty of laughs Reviewed here
4 - 27 August 2017Patrick Monahan: Rewind Selector 90sUnpolished ideas drawn from nostalgia Reviewed here
4 - 28 August 2017WokeEngaging juxtaposition of Black Lives Matter and the Black Liberation Movement of the 1970s. Reviewed here
3 - 28 August 2017Scott Gibson - Like Father Like SonGlaswegian masterclass in why laughter is the best medicine. Reviewed here
2 - 27 August 2017George Egg: DIY ChefA cross genre show falling somewhere between stand-up comedy and a TV cooking show. Reviewed here
2 - 27 August 2017Gráinne Maguire: Gráinne with a FadaA victorious tightrope tiptoe between the personal and the political. Reviewed here
2 - 27 August 2017Joe Hart: Alpha, Beta, GamerClever interactive comedy for gamers and geeks Reviewed here
2 - 27 August 2017Mark Forward Wins All the AwardsBrilliant hour of pugnacious, surreal lunacy. Reviewed here
2 - 27 August 2017Tiff Stevenson: BombshellIncisive, intelligent political comedy from an engaging voice. Reviewed here
22 - 24 August 2016George Egg: Anarchist CookVery well thought out show revealing how to rustle up a three-course meal in a hotel room Reviewed here
3 - 29 August 2016Kevin Quantum: IlluminationsMagicFest head honcho with his own superbly imaginative, clever and wonder filled show Reviewed at Scottish Storytelling Centre
3 - 29 August 2016Lucie Pohl: Apohlcalypse NowSelf-inflicted relationship disaster not the most captivating story, but impressively told Reviewed here
3 - 29 August 2016One Day MokoImmersive piece in the company of a young homeless dude needs more clarity Reviewed here
3 - 29 August 2016Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets Do ShakespearePuns aplenty as the popular Sock Puppets satirise Shakespeare Reviewed here
18 - 29 August 2016Angel by Henry NaylorAnother masterpiece from Naylor with the final chapter in his Middle-Eastern trilogy of plays. Reviewed here
17 - 29 August 2016Apocalypse Cruise Ship Love AffairAn acquired taste, but a refreshingly different new musical Reviewed here
16 - 28 August 2016Juliette Burton: Decision TimeA light, accessible look at how living with mental illness can affect life decisions. Reviewed here
6 - 16 August 2016Angel by Henry NaylorAnother masterpiece from Naylor with the final chapter in his Middle-Eastern trilogy of plays. Reviewed here
4 - 28 August 2016Gillian Cosgriff: This is Why We Can't Have Nice ThingsA triple threat - comedian, pianist and singer - who provides an entertaining look at life as she approaches 30. Reviewed here
4 - 29 August 2016Lovely Lady LumpA tale of survival, told with wit and observation and peppered with some laugh out loud jokes. Reviewed here
3 - 29 August 2016AmbitionIt may not be what is advertised - but you will leave feeling inspired. Reviewed here
3 - 28 August 2016Axis of AwesomeAxis of Awesome are back to their upbeat, irreverent best. Reviewed here
3 - 29 August 2016FrankensteinAn ambitious but unsuccessful attempt to condense this Gothic behemoth into a single hour. Reviewed here
3 - 14 August 2016Juliette Burton: Decision TimeA light, accessible look at how living with mental illness can affect life decisions. Reviewed here
3 - 29 August 2016Scott Gibson: Life After DeathBest Newcomer winner tells the story of his stroke Reviewed here
3 - 28 August 2016Wendy Wason: Tiny MeWendy Wason has an innate ability for the gift of the gab. Reviewed here
3 - 29 August 2016When You Improv on a StarA razor-sharp, Disney-themed improv session to delight audiences of all ages. Reviewed here
5 - 31 August 2015George Egg: Anarchist CookVery well thought out show revealing how to rustle up a three-course meal in a hotel room Reviewed here
1 - 26 August 2018Eleanor's Story: An American Girl in Hitler's GermanyA gripping story of the tragic events of WW2 as told through a young girl's eyes. Reviewed here
1 - 27 August 2018Red Richardson: Seeing RedFringe debutant impresses with the calm surety of a more seasoned performer. Reviewed here
Invalid DateSweet Child of MineDad jokes galore in this experimental piece which wanders across the parental-child relationship Reviewed here
Invalid DateMARVELus: All the Marvel Movies... Kind of. 2019Mildly lacklustre tribute to Marvel movies Reviewed here
Invalid DateLost Voice Guy: Inspiration PornAnother savagely funny hour from the comedian with the speech machine Reviewed at The Stand, Edinburgh