Let us quickly get some admin out of the way… Farage (FAR-ij) noun The waste liquid that collects at the bottom of a wheelie bin. Example: “Don’t tip that over — there’s a load of Farage at the bottom.” Come on,... Continue Reading →
After the Edinburgh Fringe, we’re feeling a little reviewed out, so for this one we’re turning to one of our ‘expert freelancers’… my mum, who last came through for us with her review of Julian Clary at the Palladium. The... Continue Reading →
There has been a change at the Fringe over the last couple of years. More and more clowns are choosing to do shorter runs, and we're not here to throw shade: the festival has become painfully expensive and it's always... Continue Reading →
This is a clown we've wanted to see for quite a while. Unfortunately, we've never quite been able to get the timings right. We'd heard excellent things about his abstract takes, and I'm thrilled to say that, though this marked... Continue Reading →
For the last couple of decades I have been forced (yes, against my will) to watch the original Star Wars trilogy EVERY Christmas. So when the person who makes me watch these films each year joined me at the Fringe... Continue Reading →
Walking down George Street at this year's Fringe is a very different experience from past years. In my early Fringes, it was the home of the stars, the big names who drew the biggest crowds. It was a true comedy... Continue Reading →
It's actually getting embarrassing just how many times we say we're not reviewing work-in-progress shows... only to then write another piece about a WiP show! But this one is different (aren't they all?!). You see, unbeknownst to our clown for... Continue Reading →
I think the phrase goes something like, "You have to have the bad to appreciate the good." If that is true, then we are due something truly amazing to appreciate after this show. The premise is simple, playful and, frankly,... Continue Reading →
I feel that I'm a little late to the party in reaching this conclusion, but I think that with The Dark Room, John Robertson may have inadvertently created the comedy version of The Rocky Horror Show. But before I justify... Continue Reading →
