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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Papaya, ZOO Charteris (Aviary) – Review
The hangover of colonialist and racist attitudes seen through the eyes of a Pakistani woman settled in the UK.
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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 nature of this play. Old age is a scary beast. Scary for those who approach it – as it carries…
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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.
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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 into it more. It is estimated that in the UK there are between 600,000 and 725,000 people affected by eating…
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Good Vibes Only, theSpace on North Bridge (Argyll Theatre) – Review
A frisky bid for sexual emancipation.
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Tobacco Road, Pleasance Courtyard (Upstairs) – Review
A cinematic gangster adventure set in the 1920s engages the audience but lacks imagination.
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Model Behaviour, theSpace @ Jurys Inn (Main Theatre) – Review
The hard-hitting autobiographical confessions of a former model, shared with self-irony.
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Propeller, Pleasance Courtyard (Above) – Review
A compelling political piece devised by some of the finest emerging talents in Scottish theatre.
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Ur – Medëa, Summerhall (Upper Church) – Review
Born from the collaboration of 16 international artists, the myth of Medea is revisited in contemporary and conceptual terms with mesmerising results.
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It’s True, It’s True, It’s True, Underbelly Cowgate Edinburgh – Review
A kick-ass tribute to Artemisia Gentileschi, the young artist whose 17th century rape trial shocked Rome. This production tells her side of the story, using serious creative energy and raw power.