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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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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The Ladies Loo Chronicles, theSpace on North Bridge (Fife Theatre) – Review
Pros: Laugh-out-loud funny. Cons: There are some seriously icky scenes. Best friends Lydia (Evangeline Dickson) and Megan (Flora London) are partying in a club, when the latter realises that her period has suddenly started and she hasn’t got any sanitary…
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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.
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The Political History of Smack and Crack, Roundabout @ Summerhall – Review
The swinging friendship of two heroin addicts is used to expose one of the biggest failures of Thatcherism.
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The Cloak and Dagger Show, Sweet Grassmarket (Grassmarket 3) – Review
Pros: A great combination of theatre and history. Cons: More polished storytelling required. When it comes down to walking tours I consider myself an expert – this is my favourite way to get to know a city. That’s why I…
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Can’t Stop Can’t Stop, C Venues – C Royale (Studio 2) – Review
Pros: Painfully autobiographical. Cons: This show is not for those seeking entertainment. Have you ever wondered what happens inside the head of a person diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? How many times have you made jokes about ‘having OCD’ after…
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Dummy, Bourbon Bar – Review
Pros: Candid and resounding. Cons: This show deserves a bigger audience. Anders Lee’s background as a comedian comes across distinctly in Dummy, although this is not quite the show one might expect. The jokes are there, as well as some awkward…
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KillyMuck, Underbelly, Bristo Square (Jersey) – Review
Pros: A poignant statement from the silenced benefit class. Cons: The actor’s stage presence is unconvincing. In the closing scene of KillyMuck, the protagonist Niamh (Aoife Lennon) raises a board that displays two stylised drawings. Three men are depicted standing on…