Reviews

As a reviewer, I was invited to the official opening of Chinese Culture Week (CCW) 2026, taking place

There are some productions at the Edinburgh Fringe where you can immediately see the amount of thought, creativity

I started this production on particularly impressive form at Edinburgh Fringe “Paper Cups,” I told the usher. No.

Comedy is a difficult thing to review. What one person finds absolutely hilarious can leave somebody else completely

Meet Blip Blarp, a galactic overachiever and full-time romantic disaster who lands on Earth with a fairly ambitious

She’s definitely not in Santa Monica anymore. Everyone’s favourite 90s-style lifeguard has somehow washed up in Spray, a

If you’ve ever worked in an office, endured a performance review, survived another restructure or sat through a

Following successful Edinburgh Fringe runs in 2024 and 2025, alongside appearances at London’s Ambassadors Theatre, Underbelly Boulevard and

Up Til Now is a celebration of the strength of platonic love, following five students on the brink

VERTICAL DREAMSCAPE Sometimes a show has to come back and nag me before I finally listen. DUSK/NIGHT/DAWN initially

Megan Tomei First things first. Megan Tomei performs a spin class during every performance of SpinQueen™, and judging

Tidal Theatre Every now and again at the Edinburgh Fringe, I walk into a production genuinely unsure about

Sometimes at the Edinburgh Fringe, the shows you end up seeing almost by accident can be some of

I hear you. There are far too many good shows to pick from at the Edinburgh Fringe, and

Written and performed by Magalie Rouillard-Bazinet The premise of Homecumming immediately tells audiences what they are in for.

Written and directed by Charlaina ThompsonPerformed by Craig McCardle The premise of Dust is both haunting and compelling.

Written and performed by Mimi Martin Inspired by real events, Youth in Flames returns to the Edinburgh Fringe

I was fortunate enough to see Compression Test at Durham Fringe, presented by 92 Beats Theatre. Directed by

I was fortunate enough to visit the Tyne Theatre and Opera House to watch Supernova, the new dance

By James Sweeney – www.james-sweeney.com Review: Make It Count Make It Count, a new award-winning comedy-drama by James

I found myself at the Phoenix Theatre, a bit of a wildcard for me. It was Michelle’s School

Tonight I was fortunate to watch Everybody’s Talking About Jamie by Whitley Bay Musical Theatre Company at Whitley

I found myself at Alphabetti Theatre, drawn in by the promise of an improvisation night featuring acting, games,

On the advertising, it looked good and it looked like it had potential. However, the reality was different.

Following its 2025 Olivier Award win for Best Family Show, Brainiac Live! returns with confidence — and it’s

I visited the Phoenix Theatre in Blyth to see their pantomime production of Aladdin. It was my first

Christmas at the Birmingham Hippodrome always feels a little magical, but this year’s production of The Nutcracker manages

I happened to be in the City of Culture – Bradford – so it only felt right to

Little Shop of Horrors – Whitley Bay Musical Theatre Company I attended Whitley Bay Playhouse to see Little

A night of talent that deserved a full house On Monday evening, I attended Miscast at Whitley Bay

A Fiery Hit! Last night I headed to the Whitley Bay Playhouse to see Steve Steinman’s Anything For

Ghosted! A New Musical For fans of Rocky Horror, Beetlejuice, and Ghosts, Ghosted! A New Musical the show’s

Review: As You Dislike It & Clownpocalypse at Laurels, Whitley Bay Last night I found myself at Laurels

The premise of Nicole Nadler’s Exposure Therapy is simple but striking: if she can stop being afraid, she

The premise of Loos Loos is simple yet powerful: Freya and Lou are seventeen and share everything –

At first glance, Faster in the Attic might sound like a straight-up thriller: an astrophysicist working on a

Comedy and grief are uneasy bedfellows. To merge the two successfully takes both courage and craft, and in

In 2014, the UK’s first legalised red-light district was introduced in Holbeck, Leeds. Known as the Managed Approach,

On 26 April 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded, and the world changed forever. Atomic Tales does

At its core, Read My Lips is a story of promises, paranoia, and the seductive pull of desire.

I’m always keen to see youth theatre at the Fringe, so this was an easy choice for me.

I’ve always had a soft spot for youth theatre – probably because I was once part of it

This was a bit of a wildcard choice for me. I’d seen the press release and found it

I was fortunate enough to attend Vagabond Skies: The Van Gogh Musical. I sat back and soaked in

Some critics have praised this show, others have been less generous – so it was time to find

By day, she’s chasing a PhD; by night, she’s doing sex work – all while learning English and

When I first spotted the poster for Girlz, I assumed it was going to be another generic “girl

This was a show I wandered into with a spare hour between my pre-planned Fringe picks. No expectations,

The show’s preamble explained that The Lost Priest is a deeply personal, one-person performance exploring the complexities of

What, if anything, separates a medieval monk from a modern-day academic? According to Mary, the central figure in

Humpty Dumpty’s had a great fall in Edinburgh it seems… but was it an accident, or something far

Alright darlings… time for a confession.Hands up, satchel over my head – I missed this one. Yes, me,

Edinburgh Fringe Review Bare Productions, founded in 2017, continues to deliver on its mission: creating inclusive, accessible, and

Cheeky. Scottish. Hilarious. Erin’s basically your new bestie. Returning to Edinburgh Fringe with Deep Heat, Erin McKinnie once

Hot Mess: The Musical – A Cosmic Love Affair with Killer Vocals and Explosive Chemistry! One of Theatre

Lizzy Sunshine might sound like the name of a children’s TV presenter or a brand of organic lemonade,

So I popped along to Comedy Brunch today – an hour-long sampler platter of stand-up, served hot and

Ey up. You ever seen Yorkshire launched into space? No? Well buckle up love, ’cause this show’s got

Some shows you plan to see. Others you stumble into. Best In Class was the latter for me

I went to see Does Anyone Else Smell Curry? by Kiren Virdee with the aim of educating myself

In Remember That Time? A Musical, singer-songwriter Annmarie Cullen takes us on a deeply personal journey from the

Disco 2000 Review – Nostalgia, Friendship, and Pulsating Beats Manchester’s Hedge Theatre brings us Disco 2000, a vibrant,

Sometimes at the Fringe, the best shows are the ones you stumble upon. I hadn’t planned to see

You’re Fired! The Musical drops us straight into the gleaming, high-pressure corridors of corporate London – a world

The premise of Buen Camino is undeniably intriguing. Susan’s life is, at first glance, perfect — perfect love,

Lindsay Lucas-Bartlett has brought a deeply personal and unapologetically honest one-woman show to the Edinburgh Fringe — and

Review: Forget-Me-Not at George Street Orange is the New Black’s Julie Lake and songwriter Annie Macleod join forces

Penelope Quadrangle and the Meaning of Friendship – A Darkly Comic Delight From the moment I first heard

Wenches! – Historical Hilarity with a Dark Edge When Wenches first landed in my inbox, it instantly shot

Kerry Leigh in Powerful – Raw, Honest, and Unapologetically Hers Some shows you plan weeks in advance. Others

Is it a biscuit, or is it a cake? The question has divided households for decades, but in

The Unfair Advantage – Secrets And Skill On Display Some Fringe shows you book on a whim. Others,

Top of the World – Heart, Humour and a Blanket Fort Full of Feels Catching a show in

Edinburgh Fringe is built on moments of pure spontaneity, and my encounter with this show was exactly that.

I reviewed Call Me Crazy today at the Edinburgh Fringe. The show’s premise asks: how many times can

A Fairytale Frenzy with a Comedic Twist After collecting my Edinburgh Fringe media pass (and dodging a few

I found myself at Laurels in Whitley Bay, a compact, characterful theatre space, to see HARD – a

Birmingham Rep | Written by Katherine Senior | Directed by Sean Aydon⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It’s New Year’s Eve, 1959, and

I recently had the pleasure of attending “Grounded” at the Alphabetti Theatre, which marked my very first visit

What an absolute delight it was to experience the magnificent production of *Rent* at Whitley Bay Playhouse! Although

Where were you this week? I had the absolute pleasure and sheer delight of attending the Whitley Bay

I attended Birmingham Rep Theatre to review Good For A Girl. A new play from Becky Deeks. The

On a February day I found myself at the opening of Community, a new production by Birmingham Rep

Review of Peter Pan at Birmingham Hippodrome. The production of *Peter Pan* at the Birmingham Hippodrome offers a

I had the pleasure of attending the Arcadians Musical Theatre Company’s vibrant production of “Grease” at the Crescent

So do not worry all, I am not turning into a film reviewer. However I have seen wicked

You surely have heard of Ebenzer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol? Well even if you haven’t, this play

I recently attended the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham, a venue I hadn’t visited for some time, and it

The vibrant world of musical theatre comes alive in the Birmingham Rep Theatre’s production of *Becoming Nancy*, a

The performance I attended was still a work-in-progress, yet it showcased Rachel Baker’s unique comedic flair and improvisational

I found myself at this absurd comedy show as part of Birmingham’s Comedy Festival. ( https://www.bhamcomfest.co.uk/05oct_mayorandhisdaughter.html) The setting

It was my first visit to the Lichfield Garrick Theatre and I watched Coming To England which turned

The Circus was on in town- or more precisely, Birmingham and it meant I needed to pop along

This is my final Edinburgh Fringe review, this review is for the online edition of the show as

A review of the production Into The Woods by LAMDA at Edinburgh Fringe. I eagerly awaited to see

Nicole Nadler has brought Why Am I Still Like This to Edinburgh Fringe both in person and online.

Scotland Dance Theatre presented this double bill, its also the only show I attended where an interval was

During my time at Edinburgh Fringe, I got the chance to review Good Girl. A production by Rhiannon

So there is a bit of a backstory to me seeing this show. I had deliberately on the

A review of Jewels at Edinburgh Fringe. Set in 1348. Everything in the world is about sex, except