Sushi Tap Show

Dubbed as Tokyo's "hottest comedy show," Sushi Tap Show are a kooky and somewhat bemusing trio of Japanese performers making their debut at the Fringe. Beginning with a rhythmic feast of stomping, stamping and spoon-playing, the clown-like expressions of the trio light up the audience. However, their footwork is scrappy and far from fancy.

Next follows a bizarre and cringe-worthy gangster scene involving overblown acting, a stream of slapstick jokes and a number of disastrous stunts. Embarrassed laughter fills the room, and one reviewer, holding her head in her hands, moans "I don't think I can take any more!"

Acting out the words to Elvis Costello's 'She', performer Naoji is a rare talent amid the chaos. Galloping around the stage, dress billowing and batons twirling, her comic moments soar to the top of the wackiness scale – she easily steals the show.

Unfortunately, despite these brighter moments, the dancing of the other performers fails to make any impression. The tap is unsubtle, unimpressive and out of time.

While certainly a unique and quirky spectacle, Sushi Tap Show are unlikely to attract more than the odd curious punter. Wrongly billed as a "tap show," situated far away from the festival hub and with a vastly overpriced admission, this may be Sushi Tap Show’s first and last Edinburgh Fringe.