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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Kiss Me, The Other Palace – Review
Pros: Great jokes and a wonderful heroine Cons: The bits of slo-mo physical theatre don’t add much The narrative holds few surprises, but Kiss Me is a beautiful chamber piece that draws you in with the warmth and complexity of…
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Caterpillar, Theatre503 – Review
As a piece of entertainment it works just fine, but as a piece of social commentary, Caterpillar lacks the required punch.
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Nomad, theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1) – Review
A stilted one-hander aims at outlining the highs and lows of millennial culture but misses the target.
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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…