The Edinburgh Fringe this year has bought life-changing experiences for me. My confidence has grown in abundance. I had the privilege of meeting David Graham. I am looking forward to returning next year and reviewing for him on a more official capacity. The new theatre performances I saw were of…

A heartwarming dialogue as Sophie and Ben spa on stage with words about how they met and started to build a relationship. A well-scripted combination of social awkwardness and humour about finding love in today’s society. They touch on social issues of domestic violence, anxiety and cancer that affect their…

As the fringe enters the final week. Gutted made it’s debut performance this morning. The cast comprises of three versatile talented young actresses. They lead the audience through life in Dublin while working in a fish market. They tackle issues of rape, growing pains as adolescents, the anti-abortion laws in…

When I first met two of the cast in the street handing out flyers, I was impressed with how personable they were and explained clearly a brief synopsis about their play. I was sold. The play depicts a world where people have become enslaved by phones, gadgets, technology and robots.…

Dane and George are boxers in a dominant heterosexual male environment. Dane’s father runs the club and is fully aware that his son is gay, and is acceptable as long as it does not get out! George arrives as an up and coming champion and does not want to admit…

As not seen on Miranda. I found Brett very funny and his take on life is down to earth. The self-confessed commitment is jokes about love and relationships in “my” language. He has a calm, philosophical outlook on life that he portrays through his humour. Go along and see him…

I first saw Rosie last year in the free fringe, when I then became a fan. Her show this year is polished and has some funny new material which the audience loved. I could see how much she has grown and built up her confidence in a year. She openly…

Alex and Kate take the audience through their memories of their relationship through the years that Alex battles with anorexia. Predominantly this appears to be light-hearted sibling banter, combined with laughter. However, as Alex’s battles surface at times with anorexia it quickly descends into a darker place. The play explores…

From the beginning this theatre production raised goosebumps on my arms, I knew I was going to be watching something exceptional. A fast-paced, violent, energetic and moving production. It challenges our moral compass as we witness the true stories of life and deaths suffered by these people. It focuses on…

Brand new to the fringe this year. Paddy and Darren are trying their comedy skills out. Darren openly jokes about his dyspraxia and “coming out”. Paddy talks about his “having to come back in”. For first-timers, if you want some light-hearted comedy to check them out. They are part of…