Fringe
FRINGE REVIEW: “Lew Fitz: Soft Lad”
Lew Fitz: Soft Lad – Venue 14: Gilded Balloon Teviot – Turret – 7pm USUALLY, the term “soft lad” is derogatory. But, in relation to Lew Fitz with his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show Soft Lad at the Gilded Balloon Turret, it is most definitely complimentary. He has a friendly and endearing manner that makes a…
Read MoreFRINGE REVIEW: “Isabelle Farah: Irresponsabelle”
Isabelle Farah: Irresponsabelle – Venue 8: Assembly George Square – The Box – 3.45pm I DON’T normally review comedy, but felt the need to support comedy acts after some oaf decided that adults were unable to decide for themselves what they wished to hear and see at the Fringe by banning comedian Jerry Sadowitz’s show.…
Read MoreFRINGE REVIEW: “Appraisal”
Appraisal – Venue 20: Assembly Rooms – Drawing Room – 1.10pm TIM Mariott has pulled off another wonderful script. If you have ever had an employment appraisal then welcome back to hell; if you are fortunate enough never to be subjected to this form of annual assessment then, well, this is what hell looks like.…
Read MoreFRINGE REVIEW: “Caissie Workman: Aberdeen”
Caissie Workman: Aberdeen – Venue 393: Just the Tonic Nucleus – Just the Tonic’s Atomic Room – 4pm DRESSED in grunge fashion with chipped nail varnish and the haunted look of a bewildered fan, Caissie Workman delivers an hour-long poem about the life and suicide of Kurt Cobain, the lead singer and guitarist in the…
Read MoreFRINGE REVIEW: “Shamilton”
Shamilton – Venue 17 – Assembly George Square Studios – Studio One – 5.30 pm LIN-MANUEL Miranda’s hip-hop musical Hamilton is a modern classic, adored by fans world-wide. So, it is no surprise that Baby Wants Candy’s improv spoof Shamilton would be just as well received. Outfitted in near-matching costumes, the performers took the stage…
Read MoreFRINGE REVIEW: “Child from Wuhan”
“Child From Wuhan: Trauma, Love and Diarrhea – Moni Zhang” – Venue 272: Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters – The Wee Room – 5pm PACKED into what is likely the smallest and warmest room in the entire festival, Moni Zhang joked to the sold-out room that she had been cat-fished by the venue. With…
Read MoreFRINGE REVIEW: “Six stories”
Six Stories – Venue 43: theSpace @ Symposium Hall – Amphitheatre – 10.40pm IN THIS stunning performance presented by the Korean Cultural Centre, Korean band WeMu forged together different instruments and rituals, combining tradition and modern music to break down shamanic customs into “six stories”. Each song was introduced by one of the band members…
Read MoreFRINGE REVIEW: “Tom Lucy: Melt”
Tom Lucy: Melt – Venue 33 – Pleasance Courtyard – Upstairs – 9.45pm TOM LUCY delivered a very funny, very slick show. His material covered various issues facing a sensitive young man in his 20s, from father issues to appreciation of fine furniture to later life circumcision. There was a lot of family-centred material throughout,…
Read MoreFRINGE REVIEW: “Epic Film Music Concert” and “Symphonic Ibiza”
Epic Film Music Concert – Venue 14: Gilded Balloon Teviot – Nightclub – 2.30pm Symphonic Ibiza – Venue 302: Underbelly, Bristo Square – McEwan Hall – 11.20pm CONTRASTS sit at the heart of Edinburgh’s summer festivals. From the high arts of the international festival and the toilet humour of the Fringe through to the noise…
Read MoreFRINGE REVIEW: “Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up”
Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up – Venue 33 – Pleasance Courtyard, Cabaret Bar – 9.40pm SIMON BRODKIN is one of the bigger names at this year’s Fringe and his largely sell-out show reflects his draw. He’s largely known for his affable chav character, Lee Nelson, stereotyped scouse footballer Jason Ben, and numerous pranks. In this show,…
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