EDINBURGH 2026: Review: THE VAN GOGH SHOGH, Assembly George Street
Donna Oblongata’s energetic clowning show brings Van Gogh back as an Uber Eats driver, serving up sharp crowd work and chaotic silliness that ultimately stays on the surface.
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EDINBURGH 2026: Review: BIG STUFF, Assembly Roxy
A warm, improvised exploration of grief, memory, and the clutter we leave behind.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: BIFF TO THE FUTURE, Assembly George Square
Joseph Maudsley’s solo Back to the Future parody delivers rapid-fire impressions and nostalgic laughs in an affectionate Fringe homage.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: BE GOOD! WITH PAULETTE, Underbelly Bristo Square
American clown Daniel Maseda delivers a masterwork of twitchy physicality and interactive comedy in this wildly funny study of social anxiety.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: PATRICK MONAHAN: I'M NOT A TERRORIST - I'M FREDDIE MERCURY, Gilded Balloon Patter House
Patrick Monahan brings irrepressible charm, wholesome warmth, and relatable humour to Gilded Balloon in a funny, autobiographical Fringe hour.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: MONKS, Greenside @ George Street
Annie Luján and Veronica Hortigüela’s interactive clown comedy balances sacredly-stupid physical humor with a deeply touching core message.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: Millicent Sarre Is Too Tired to Smash (Patriarchy), Assembly Roxy
Australian cabaret artist Millicent Sarre brings powerhouse vocals, sharp musical variety, and cheeky staging to Assembly Roxy in a 5-star exploration of burnout.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: JILL'S TUPPERWARE PARTY, Underbelly Cowgate
Coral Bevan, Ricky Hunt, and David Alwyn craft a manic, wonderfully unhinged satire of sales quotas, product demos, and multi-level marketing cults at Underbelly Cowgate.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: BURNING DOWN THE HORSE, Underbelly Bristo Square
Fishing 4 Chips brings Trojan myth to life in a sharp, hilarious, and family-friendly immersive comedy inside the belly of the beast.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: THIS IS NOT AMERICA, Pleasance Courtyard
Philip Stokes' one-man interrogation thriller showcases solid physical acting from Jack Stokes, but a misleading title and over-broad direction keep it from landing.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: CHRIS GRACE: 88%, Assembly George Square Studios
Individual observational routines land well, but Chris Grace's solo hour struggles to connect its ambitious web of themes.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: BABY LAME: HIT ME BABY ONE MORE LAME!, Pleasance Courtyard
A messy sci-fi plot can't dim the shine of Baby Lame's wildly fun, vulnerable, and heart-on-sleeve interactive alt-drag party.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: ...EARNEST, Underbelly, George Square
Mischief Theatre meets Oscar Wilde in this riotously funny, highly interactive Fringe hit where every performance is completely unique.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: STAMPTOWN, Assembly George Square Gardens
A overstretched, self-indulgent late-night variety show that sacrifices actual performance for endless padding and chaotic filler.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: SHANTIFY, Assembly Palais du Variété
An effortless, crowd-pleasing hour at George Square that guarantees infectious fun and brilliant shantified covers.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: Cricket and the Freebugs, Assembly St Andrew Square
A Bug’s Life meets a classic band origin story in this joyous, high-energy gig-theatre gem packed with witty insect puns and infectious live music.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: SHAMILTON! THE IMPROVISED HIP-HOP MUSICAL, Assembly George Square Studios
What did our critic think of SHAMILTON! THE IMPROVISED HIP-HOP MUSICAL at Assembly George Square Studios?
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THAT GUY?, Pleasance Dome
Sharp acting and swift character transitions anchor Maybe You Like It's satirical publishing caper, though narrative shortcuts and low-seated blocking hamper the experience.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: TEXAS ANNIE: THE LEGEND OF THE MOAN RANGER, theSpace UK
A fun, spirited late-night Fringe musical that turns an insane real-world statute into a chaotic, over-the-top celebration of bodily autonomy.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: THANK YOU FOR THE MUESLI, theSpace
High-energy ABBA parodies and outstanding performances from Natalie Durkin and Keris Lea deliver an hour of pure, unpretentious Fringe fun.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: EVITA TOO, Zoo Southside
Blurb: Sh!t Theatre deliver a wildly inventive, razor-sharp deconstruction of history, populism, and musical theatre legacy in Evita Too.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: PENELOPE, Underbelly
Grace McLean and a stellar three-piece band turn Homer’s epic upside down in Alex Bechtel’s award-winning folk-pop musical.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT FLAT EARTH, Pleasance Queen
Catchy tunes, witty theatre winks, and genuine emotional heart turn an expedition to the edge of the world into an endearing Fringe musical gem.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: THE JOLLY FISHERMAN, Underbelly George Square
John Dinneen’s razor-sharp story of boyhood friendship holds a deeply empathetic mirror up to a changing England.
EDINBURGH 2026: Review: AHIR SHA: GOLDEN, Pleasance Courtyard
Ahir Shah turns personal growth, mortgage anxiety, and familial devotion into an exquisite, deeply moving masterclass in stand-up comedy.
