Month: August 2018

Drama

Definition of Man, Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio) – Review

Quotes from famous thinkers, Russian Counterbalancing and exceptional acting come together to craft a unique theatrical experience.

Drama

And Before I Forget I Love You, I Love You, Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath) – Review

King of the Fringe Pip Utton returns to the festival with a moving one-hander about the devastating effects of Alzheimer's…

Drama

DNA – Alexandra David-Néel, theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1) – Review

Pros: A brave attempt at presenting the correlation between quantum physics and Buddhism. Cons: Unengaging delivery With its 80-minute running time, DNA…

Drama

Revelations, Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre) – Review

Provoking laughter and tears, storyteller James Rowland shares his intimate revelations on the meaning of life and death.

Drama

Testament, ZOO Charteris – Aviary – Review

Pros: The director conveys a consistent message using sound, lighting and movement. Cons: The topical existential conflicts within the piece could be…

Comedy

Decibels, Paradise in The Vault (The Annexe) – Review

Exploring life and loss, Fellows takes us on a journey in which we hit the sky with laughter before being…

Drama

Blackout, Summerhall (Old Lab) – Review

Pros: All the stories used in this piece are authentic. Cons: The presence on stage of more women than men…

Drama

On The Exhale, Traverse Theatre (Traverse 2) – Review

Pros: This personal drama stands out for its political message. Cons: Zimmerman’s notes on production indicate that the woman is…

Musicals

In The Heights, Stockwell Playhouse – Review

Pros: The main characters were phenomenal, especially for being ages 16-21. Not a note, dance move or line out of…

Drama

Daughter, Summerhall – Review

If theatre is meant to provoke a reaction, this is an absolute masterpiece.

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