Drama
A staple for us and for many if you fancy a more traditional play. When we first started Everything Theatre it was specifically to review drama. We’ve branched out over the years, but it will always be a favourite of ours.
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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.
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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 disease.
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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 – Alexandra David-Néel is one of the longest shows at this year’s Fringe festival, where most productions sit within the 60-minute…
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Revelations, Summerhall (Anatomy Lecture Theatre) – Review
Provoking laughter and tears, storyteller James Rowland shares his intimate revelations on the meaning of life and death.
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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 expanded. After a car crash in which his girlfriend Tess (Hannah Benson) dies, Max (Nick Young) wakes up in a…
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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 might send the wrong message. Using real statements from recovering alcoholics, Mark Jeary creates a powerful choir of voices addressing…
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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 determined not to be a victim, but during the play we see her entirely losing her clarity of mind with…
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Daughter, Summerhall – Review
If theatre is meant to provoke a reaction, this is an absolute masterpiece.
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Impact, Pleasance Courtyard (This) – Review
Pros: The final twist is pretty clever. Cons: This show didn’t stand up to its name and made very little impact on me. The narrator of this drama is smartly dressed and has distinct manners. When he walks in, he puts…
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Outside, Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) – Review
A living room drama which portrays the lives of three hopeless millennials but requires a brisk revision to realise its full potential.