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Gilded Balloon Fringe 2007 Reviews
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This is the Gilded Balloon’s dedicated review site, which will provide the most comprehensive coverage of all of our shows this year. Throughout the festival, we will be displaying reviews our shows receive from the world’s media; you can even submit your own reviews and add your own comments. Check back from the 7th August for daily updates.
Jump to Comedy, theatre, dance, music, musicals |
| Cabaret |
| Sound of Music Drag Show |
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| Shoo Shoo Baby - Never Underdressed! |
 "..wickedly whacky witty and wonderful"
- One 4 Review |
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| Childrens |
| Modern Cautionary Tales for Children - Murray Lachlan Young |
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| Comedy |
| Women Fully Clothed |
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| Tony Law - Revenge of the Dog of Time |
"...this show should keep you laughing throughout."
- Three Weeks |
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| The Oxford Imps |
 "This is the best improvised comedy that I have ever had the pleasure to witness."
- Three Weeks |
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| The Gently Progressive Behemoth |
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| Sista She and the House of the Holy Bootay |
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| Sean Hughes |
"Razor-sharp delivery..."
- The Metro |
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| Rhona Cameron |
"I had an absolute scream"
- One 4 Review |
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| Phil Kay |
"powered by his audience, who... more than rise to it".
- The Herald |
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| Miles Jupp - Everyday Rage and Dinner Party Chit Chat |
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| Mark Dolan - I'm Here To Help! |
"definitely not one to miss"
- Skinny Fest |
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| Marc Maron & Kirk Fox |
"...Two very different acts, but both hit their mark with professional precision."
- Three Weeks |
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| Kim Hope: It's About Time |
 "This woman is effortlessly hilarious. A pleasure on both the eyes and ears, this was a show I didn’t want to end."
- Scotsgay |
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| Kate McLennan - The Debutante Diaries |
"Warm, funny and suprisingly moving... a definite winner"
- Skinny Fest |
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| Karen Dunbar |
"...This show is selling out, so get your ticket now or you will be disappointed!"
- Scotsgay |
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| Jarlath Regan: Nobody Knows Jarlath Regan |
 "...self-deprecating sunniness and boyish bounce..."
- The List |
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| Howard & Mimi |
"...a fabulous show well written, cleverly directed and superbly performed."
- One 4 Review |
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| Harley Breen Son of a Preacher Man |
"...; he is so charming and affable that his punch lines seem to sneak up on you, coming from nowhere and leaving you crying with laughter."
- Three Weeks |
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| Hannah Gadsby is Wrong and Broken |
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| Greg Fleet with Mick Moriarty inFLEETWOOD MICK |
"An eccentric bundle of skits from a seasoned performer"
- The List |
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| Geraldine Quinn - SEXDEATHBOWIE |
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| Gary: Tank Commander |
"...certain to be one of the most valuable commodities on the Edinburgh festival circuit: an original, home-grown comedian whose imaginative wit is often nothing short of pure brilliance."
- Skinny Fest |
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| Four Wenches and a Free For All |
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| Discotivity |
"McManus’ singing is excellent...". "...the disco hits come thick and fast...". "..extremely well choreographed and performed..."
- Broadway Baby |
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| Deborah Frances-White's 'How to Get Almost Anyone to Want to Sleep with You' |
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| Christina Davis - Sex |
"suprising and intelligent"
- The List |
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| Chris Cox - Everything Happens for a Reason |
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| Barry Cryer - The Elephant in the Pub |
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| Andrew McClelland's Mix Tape |
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| Theatre |
| Unnatural Acts |
"The audience laughed from start to finish and we came out feeling brilliant. "
- One 4 Review |
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| The Voices in my head Have Formed a Choir and Somebody's Singing Flat |
"...fascinating and riveting, well written and superbly performed."
- One 4 Review |
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| The Price of a Fish Supper by Catherine Czerkawska |
"strong and engaging performance...a compelling production"
- Three Weeks |
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| Love Labours Won by Ryan J-W Smith |
"...an excellent cast who are clearly getting a lot of enjoyment out of it as well as doing a good job."
- British Theatre Guide |
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| Lemons are for Emergencies Only |
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| Excuse My Dust |
"Lesley has the knack of portraying troubled women sensitively and with great dignity." "...a pleasure to watch this talented actress..."
- One 4 Review |
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| Eleanor Tiernan and Niamh Tiernan: HELP |
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| Dye Young / Stay Pretty |
"The pictures she paints transports us all back to the late 70's and her compelling character work makes each bloom. "
- One 4 Review |
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| Amelia Jane Hunter is Keith Flipp |
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| A Porthole Into The Minds of The Vanquished |
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