Year: 2018

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.

Interviews

Interview: Hajo Schüler on ‘Infinita’ at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Familie Flöz co-founder Hajo Schüler tells us about the company's mask work and creative process as 'Infinita' plays the Edinburgh…

Comedy

The Ladies Loo Chronicles, theSpace on North Bridge (Fife Theatre) – Review

Pros: Laugh-out-loud funny. Cons: There are some seriously icky scenes. Best friends Lydia (Evangeline Dickson) and Megan (Flora London) are…

Musicals

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Park Theatre – Review

Pros: A brilliant cast and a magnificently scripted story provide the perfect combination. Cons: The musical interludes are all too brief,…

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