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 →
There is a theme running through this show about party games… and it's a good thing if you like a guessing game, because that will definitely help you find this venue. The Crate is tucked down some stairs behind a... Continue Reading →
Occasionally at the Fringe, you have to stop, look around and ask yourself: how did I end up here? Well, today's "here" is the makeshift bar at the Hilton DoubleTree, whilst waiting for a Singaporean comedian who has flown in... 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 →
