Year: 2018

Drama

Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo, Underbelly, Bristo Square (Cowbarn) – Review

The tenderness of brotherhood vibrates in the words of a WWI soldier.

Drama

Freeman, Pleasance Courtyard (Above) – Review

Pros: Strictly Arts Theatre’s creative genius translates a heavy topic into a captivating performance. Cons: …not in this one. Police…

Edinburgh Festival

Drip Feed, Assembly George Square Theatre (The Bubble) – Review

This account of a raucous girls' night in Cork reveals truths about homosexuality, family support and unfinished relationships.

Drama

Homos, or Everyone in America, Finborough Theatre – Review

Engaging snapshot of the 21st century New York gay scene.

Drama

Papaya, ZOO Charteris (Aviary) – Review

The hangover of colonialist and racist attitudes seen through the eyes of a Pakistani woman settled in the UK.

Drama

Harpy, Underbelly Cowgate (White Belly) – Review

Pros: The topic is relevant for a diverse audience. Cons: The venue might have been better suited to the intimate…

Drama

Woyzeck, Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh – Review

Another supercharged and innately watchable production from physical theatre company Spies Like Us, this time tackling Büchner’s classic play.

Drama

3 Years, 1 Week and a Lemon Drizzle, Underbelly, Bristo Square (Jersey) – Review

Pros: A heartening celebration of sisterhood. Cons: Eating disorders are poorly understood conditions and I wish the play had delved…

Drama

Good Vibes Only, theSpace on North Bridge (Argyll Theatre) – Review

A frisky bid for sexual emancipation.

Drama

Tobacco Road, Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) – Review

A cinematic gangster adventure set in the 1920s engages the audience but lacks imagination.

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