Edinburgh Festival
It may only be one month of the year, but we always have some of our team eager to head North and see what’s happening. So we thought we should collect all of our Edinburgh content into one convenient place for you.
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Infinita, Pleasance Courtyard (The Grand) – Review
A unique formula of movement and masks relies on relatable topics and non-verbal language to touch a universal audience.
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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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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 dropped from a great height.
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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…