Jim Blanchette (he/him)

I don't know what is askew in Sophie's brain, but after experiencing CVNT in all its super vulva enormity, I hope she never fixes it. I got my ticket based on the title alone, and it was so much more than I could have ever expected. Part crowd work, part uncomfortable audience participation, and part catharsis, Sophie teaches us to appreciate the word in all of its delicious connotations, particularly here where we are discouraged from saying it. It's wild, weird and wonderful. Don't be a cvnt. G... full review

A silly, sci-fi romp. This is a fun and funny fish-out-of-water adventure that the cast was thoroughly enjoying taking us on. ... full review

Midge invites us into her spaceship of oddity and music and tells us we can't leave. By the end of the show, I didn't want to. Bean vs the Robots is beautiful postcard to the playfulness of childhood and the processing of grief. Silly at times but also touching and sweet, Midge's performance will stay with me for a while. I hope audiences in Edinburgh appreciate what they are getting. ... full review

What happens when Mrs. C has no more f#@*s to give? You get Roast Your Chestnuts, a bawdy glimpse into the diary of the woman that keeps the North Pole running. And is none too happy about it. Your troublesome, fun-loving aunt has become a Christmas queen, and she is spilling all the cocoa. A show built for those who live on the naughty list. ... full review

Charlie Day romances us through his hilarious yet touching tale of unrequited love. Filled with laughs, dancing, and a little existential crisis, Paris + Juliet gives you everything you could want. You should spend a completely satisfying hour with Charlie Day.... full review

This show is all about fun and merriment. All my friends told me to come and wouldn't tell me anything about it. So, I was definitely surprised by it. I will try not to give anything away either. Absolute mayhem, and somehow, still completely under control. Belly laughs, role play and a little PG-13 romance. This show has it all.... full review

One could describe If Not Numbers is an avant-garde operetta about the potential perils of excessive reliance on AI. For me, at its core, it is more of an unrequited love tone poem from someone who must end a relationship but cannot shake the influence that particular love has on her life. Beautifully performed and sung by Aria Gittelson and Margaret McGlynn, this show lingers in your brain. You'll keep trying to work through your feelings for days. If you like your theatre to challenge you, If N... full review

The Bomb was a unapologetic look behind the mic. Dana and Justin have unbelievably fantastic platonic chemistry. You buy the friendship instantly and you feel lucky to be a part of it. The Bomb is an absolute hit.... full review

This performance digs deep into the trials of IVF in a poignant yet funny manner. Years of stand up experience helped craft a heartfelt and humorous show. Just a lovely show all around.... full review

This is the best pure music experience I have ever had at Fringe. The a cappella arrangements and performances were outstanding. There was just enough plot to string the sea shanties together into a serviceable plot, but the music is the draw. It is a beautiful evening of a great musical form. The intimate environment of the Activist Kitchen really made you feel a part of the production. These are a group of fantastic singers, and you should go have your mind blown by how good they are.... full review