Mason King: Game of Chance Edinburgh Fringe 5 Stars According to the show description, Mentalist Mason King presents ‘Demonstrations of psychological influence, thought control techniques and direct mind-reading magic’.  And while most scientists assert that nobody can really read minds… well, if anyone can, that person is Mason King.   King captivated the audience with […]

Peter Straker Sings Brel Edinburgh Fringe 2 Stars I have never wanted to walk out of a show before. There are a large range of shows at the Edinburgh Fringe – of varying quality.  And some of them can be a bit hard to sit through, at times.  But nothing was as much of a […]

A Gallant Life Edinburgh Fringe 3.5 Stars This is a sweet, enjoyable bio-musical about Muriel Thompson: suffragette, car racer and WWI heroine.  The cast of four is enthusiastic and work well together, and are clearly passionate about the topic.  And it is fascinating, to see a forgotten but of WWI history presented by a talented […]

Terrible Sex Tips Edinburgh Fringe 4 Stars Likely every woman out there has at least flipped through a few ‘sex tips’ articles, in airports, train stations or waiting rooms.  And they have – at least fleetingly – mused about the veracity of the magazines’ claims.   Cameryn Moore, former phone-sex operator and the self-professed ‘Smut […]

Clowntown: I Can do Anything Edinburgh Fringe 5 Stars There is much to see that is edgy at the Edinburgh Fringe.  Clowning is presented in many forms, and is integrated into many adult-themed shows.  And that is why it is so nice to see an old-fashioned children’s show, as a welcome juxtaposition.   Patty the […]

The ‘I Hate Children’ Children’s Show Edinburgh Fringe 5 Stars   “Champagne is like happiness in a bottle that you’re not allowed to drink.” (From IHCCS)   From the moment this Fringe favourite began, it was an unvarnished delight.  Cheeky, irreverent, and adored by both parents and children alike, this is the sort of Fringe […]

Be Prepared Edinburgh Fringe 4 Stars In Be Prepared, which recently opened at the Edinburgh Fringe, Lesley Stone shines as the delightful, somewhat hapless but always funny, badge-obsessed founder of ‘Guides Reunited’, a fictional new branch in the Girl Guiding movement.   Stone is consistently entertaining throughout the show: With Guiding anecdotes, clever adages and […]

’33, a Kabarett Edmonton Fringe Festival 5 Stars ’33 a Kabarett tells the story of the one man left behind in a ruined theatre: A man who both mourns and celebrates the lives of all of his friends and fellow-performers, who have been torn from his life by a dangerous totalitarian government. This is a […]

Wooster Sauce Edmonton Fringe Festival 4.5 Stars A theatrical offering in the style one of the most widely-read humourists of the twentieth century, Wooster Sauce showcases actor John Huston in both the character of capable Jeeves, as well as Jeeves’ hapless but likeable master.   Huston’s considerable acting chops are showcased in this cleverly-written, truly […]

Fruit Flies Like a Banana: World Tour Edmonton Fringe Festival 5 Stars ‘World Tour’, the second offering by the ‘Fruit Flies’ team, consists of an interactive recital of musical pieces from around the world, being presented through a mixture of performance art and musical virtuosity.   Hilary Abigana (flute), C. Neil Parsons (bass trombone), and […]