Random Bag Check review
Random Bag Check is a marvellous show – despite the stigma surrounding the Free Fringe. Sadia Azmat and Vittorio Angelone bring with them both experience and a refreshing view on…
‘Sacrifices visual impact’: Edinburgh University Footlights RENT review
RENT is a demanding musical in terms of vocal ability and subject matter, and the Edinburgh University Footlights rise to the challenge with consistently strong vocals that encapsulate the humour…
Zoe Lyons: Entry Level Human review
Zoe Lyons is a physical and vocal comic and displays her excellence from start to finish. From her use of the entire stage to her witty responses to audience participation,…
‘Enlightening, embarrassing and uplifting’: What Women Want review
Intersectionality, corporate feminism and neoliberalism. If these words confuse you, too, then this is the show for you! This show – recently turned podcast – encourages conversations about the “misconceptions,…
The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord review
Despite its long and unwieldy title, the premise of The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord is relatively simple. The entire plot consists of…
Maria Shehata: Hero
Flatmates, overbearing parents and dating – Maria Shehata attempts to tackle the struggles many young women face in her 45-minute set. The unique feature of Shehata’s set is her ability to…
Stevie Martin: Hot Content review
If you have seen Stevie Martin all over Twitter then it means that the opening of her show is working: she immediately invites all her audience members to tweet about…
‘Well-honed humour’: The Brand-New, Full-Throated Adventures of Reginald D Hunter review
Reginald D Hunter has become known for both his stand-up and BBC panel show appearances. He delivers a show that is entertaining, and while a little close to the line,…