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REVIEW: Bordeline | 2025 Movie
"messy, bold, and weirdly entertaining". Every so often a film comes along that makes you sit back and go: “Wait… did I just watch a...

Jenna Cockburn
Sep 8


REVIEW: TRNSMT 2025 - Heat, Beats & Big Names
"Unmissable... delivering unforgettable moments and new discoveries." Sun, Sweat & Safety: The Heatwave Challenge TRNSMT 2025 blasted...

Jenna Cockburn
Jul 25


REVIEW: Snatchers | 33rd Raindance Film Festival
"Fun in flashes." Bungled Body Snatching and a Very Bad Day at the "Office" Snatchers , directed by Craig Alexander and Shelly Higgs, is...

Jenna Cockburn
Jul 2


REVIEW: The Ugly Stepsister | Horror Comedy Film
Grotesque, gruesome, and unflinching. Written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, The Ugly Stepsister is a bold, body horror...

Jenna Cockburn
Apr 23


REVIEW: Chosen Family | Chaos, Boundaries & Heather Graham | Plaion Pictures Film
"Light, likable, and sincere." Heather Graham wears multiple hats - writer, director, and star - in Chosen Family , a breezy yet...

Jenna Cockburn
Apr 10


REVIEW: Swamplesque | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
"A colourful and camp, raucous and rowdy romp in the swamp." Making the Assembly Hall their swamp this year at the Edinburgh Festival...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 23, 2024


REVIEW: Rhys Nicholson - Huge Big Party Congratulations | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
"Fast-paced, razor-sharp wit, and punchlines a plenty." Back at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for their tenth year, is the Australian...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 23, 2024


REVIEW: And Mrs | Edinburgh International Film Festival 2024
"charm, wit, and sensitivity... the perfect balance between funereal and funny." WORLD PREMIERE AT EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 20, 2024


REVIEW: Larry Dean - Dodger | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
"Engaging, entertaining, a master in mimicry... a pure legend!" The three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, two-time star of Live at...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 12, 2024


REVIEW: Hypnotist Matt Hale - Top Fun! 80s Spectacular Remix | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
"Mystifying, mesmerising, and massively entertaining!" Returning to Gilded Balloon’s Patter Hoose this year, is the infectiously...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 11, 2024


REVIEW: An Englishman, An Irishman and A Scotsman | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
"Non-stop, laugh-a-minute frenzy with banging tunes and great craic!" Kicking off the show is compere and the Englishman of the comical...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 8, 2024


REVIEW: Primary School Assembly Bangers Live | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
"Joyous and jovial with witty wistfulness!" Debuting at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year, James B Partridge takes us down memory...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 8, 2024


REVIEW: Reuben Kaye - Live And Intimidating | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
"A badass showstopper, it's no wonder he is the Cabaret King!" Back in town is the icon, the ever-mesmeric performer with his new show...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 3, 2024


REVIEW: Showstopper! The Improvised Musical | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
"Elite cast of creators... induces much hilarity and a well-deserving standing ovation." The Olivier Award-winning West End hit returns...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 3, 2024


REVIEW: The Umbilical Brothers - The Distraction | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
"A high-energy mash-up of traditional physical comedy and technology performed simultaneously on stage and screen." Back after last...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 3, 2024


REVIEW: Shamilton! The Improvised Hip Hop Musical | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
Get yourself along to "the room where it happens!" Renowned improvisers and musical comedy troupe Baby Wants Candy are back at the...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 2, 2024


REVIEW: The Big Fab Comedy Show | Gilded Balloon | Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Presented by Scotland’s original home of live comedy Gilded Balloon , The Big Fab Comedy Show came to Edinburgh's The Queen's Hall this...

Jenna Cockburn
May 19, 2024


REVIEW: Craig Hill - This Gets Harder Every Year! | Haddington Corn Exchange, The Brunton, East Lothian
"Sporran full of sass...with his trademark naughtiness, razor-sharp wit, and astute observational quips." The King of Innuendos and...

Jenna Cockburn
Feb 25, 2024


REVIEW: Susie McCabe - Femme Fatality | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023
"A superb show packed with defiance, wisdom, and gags galore!" Packing out the Assembly George Square venue at this year’s Edinburgh...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 25, 2023


REVIEW: Joe McTernan - Life Advice That Won't Change Your Life | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023
"Relentless high-energy comedy... a relatable rollercoaster." Viral sensation and local lad debuts at the Edinburgh Fringe with his show,...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 24, 2023


REVIEW: Buffy Revamped | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023
"Dirty gags, hilarity laden lyrics, and funny facial expressions...A fang-tastic show that slays!" Brendan Murphy’s double award-winning...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 19, 2023


REVIEW: Dizney In Drag - Once Upon A Parody | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023
"A raunchy, filthy, funny show that also unpacks a few important life lessons." Prepare to have all your childhood dreams shattered like...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 15, 2023


REVIEW: Kathy & Stella Solve A Murder | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023
"A giddily camp and upbeat production that will charm and impress!" Back for another year, this time raising the hoof of Underbelly’s...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 13, 2023


REVIEW: Emmanuel Sonubi - Curriculum Vitae | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023
"It's no wonder Emmanuel's star is on the rise!" After an award nominated 2022, Emmanuel Sonubi returns with his new comedy show,...

Jenna Cockburn
Aug 13, 2023



