Your Reviews

Adam Cairns, 34, salesman, Newington: "I saw The Angel and The Woodcutter at The Zoo. I used to go and see a lot of dance and physical theatre when I was younger but I haven't seen any in a few years. I've seen stuff from different countries over the years but I don't think I've seen anything from Korea. The movement was beautiful, really expressive. It's really fuelled my desire to see more dance this year."

Samantha Bollans, 44, bank teller, Granton: "I've seen a couple of things but the best was probably On The Island Of Aars at the Pleasance Courtyard. It's a kind of surreal musical comedy with two dour ministers and a young girl on a remote island. There's a Birmingham hippy caveman living there as well and a Dutch lesbian who gets off with the girl. It's completely nuts but really good fun."

Rhod Nicholls, customer service representative, Leith: "I saw Jason Byrne, below. In fact I think I've seen him every year he's been here. His act just develops so you never get the same material twice. I've been to see a few comedians over the years who use some of the same stuff they did the year before and it's really disappointing."

Elizabeth Gibbs, 64, retired, The Grange: "We went to see a play called Abbas Tactus at C Soco. It had a young cast and it was full of energy. It really grabbed hold of you and kept you interested. Before that we saw a Felix Dexter. He was good, but not brilliant."


Abby Blackmore, 33, writer, Newington: "I saw Dick Biscuit at Sweet Teviot. It's really funny. A bit Mighty Boosh-esque definitely for adults. I enjoyed that and I also saw another one at the same place. The Rules of Drama and Suspense with Bronya and Siony. It's about as different from the first one as it's possible to be I'd say it's almost a kids show, at least compared to Dick Biscuit, but it's funny and enjoyable."

Maggie Noonan, 59, railway hostess, Leith: "We've just been to see Phil Kay at Gilded Balloon Teviot. I enjoyed it a lot. He's a very funny and very clever performer. As far as I could tell most of the act appeared to be off the cuff."

Grant McQueen, 41, delivery driver, Portobello: "I saw Jerry Sadowitz at Underbelly's Pasture. I really enjoyed it but I was a bit worried beforehand as I'd watched a DVD of his recently and he really has a go at the audience. He didn't really do any of that last night, which was actually a bit disappointing. I thought he was brilliant, totally fearless and bordering on the insane. Most comedians wouldn't even dare to say half of what he comes up with in case they didn't get a TV deal, but he doesn't seem to care."

Tony Lamont, 52, insurance agent, Barnton: "We saw Mark Watson, left, at the Pleasance Courtyard and the night before we saw Dan March at Gilded Balloon Teviot doing his My Myspace Baby, we really enjoyed that one. We also saw Reginald D Hunter at Pleasance Courtyard. I've go to say he didn't disappoint – he was really sharp and funny."

Susan Clarke, 34, PA, Murrayfield: "I went to Children of The Khmer at The World the other day. Beautiful temple dancing and a really warm atmosphere with everyone on stage really seeming to enjoy themselves. I've been on holiday to South East Asia and sometimes shows are put on where the dancing seems forced and the performers appear to just be doing it by rote. But here there was an infectious joy to it all. I've already recommended it to friends of mine who might not necessarily have chosen it themselves but I think will have a really good time."

Brian Sales, 33, shop worker, Bathgate: "A friend gave me a ticket for I Shot Dirty Den at the Underbelly. It was last minute so I never even looked to see what it was about. I'm glad I didn't because I might not have gone and then I would have missed a wonderful show. The performer is so engaging, he's like the guy you meet in a pub who starts telling you his life and you're hooked on his every word. It's really easy to get stuck in a rut with the Fringe and only go to see the same things all the time but I'd say it's worth taking a chance."

• Compiled by Neil McEwan