Asher Treleaven, Pleasance Courtyard. Ingenious, highly original set. Socially responsible rhetoric + cock jokes = a winning formula. 4/5
Body Of Water, Pleasance Courtyard. Anarchic squat drama with a nicely eked out story, but the flat staging and substance of a TV drama. 3/5
The Boom Jennies, Pleasance Courtyard. The constant dancing & physical gags became samey or lost purpose, although they worked for some. 2/5
Christmas For Two, Just The Tonic. Promising female duo have hilarious comic presence and strong characters, but some skits need a trim. 3/5
Doris Day Can Fuck Off, Zoo Southside. Behind its barmy facade, this challenging show is packed with insight. Provocative and uplifting. 4/5
Dream Pill, Underbelly. Carefully directed, bravely performed, this short issue-based play balances charms and chills. Bracing. 4/5
Ian D Montford - Spirit Comedium, Pleasance Courtyard. Phoney psychic attempts to entertain with three tricks - and even fewer jokes. 2/5
Kalagora, Zoo Roxy. Rich-voiced Bose is a charismatic performer - unfortunately his poetry is packed full of jarringly empty metaphors. 2/5
Steal Compass.., Zoo Southside. A brilliantly astute dissection of modern fatherhood; solo performer Rachel Blackman is a fierce talent. 4/5
Story Shakespeare: Love's Labours Lost, C too. A warm, finely honed adaptation, with some terrific left-field gags and enchanting songs. 4/5
Wil Hodgson, The Stand. An engaging storyteller who makes cracking company for an hour. Often funny, always entertaining. 3/5
The World Holds Everyone Apart..., Underbelly. A dull narrative, no visuals and a confusing performance leaves you unaffected. Lacking. 2/5
