Reviews
Reviewing is at the heart of what we do. Here you’ll find all the reviews that our wonderful team have written. If you want to find something more specific, why not pick a genre of show instead from the menu.
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Review: Gameplay: Pleasance Dome
Sam Rees and AJ Turner create an austere, thought-provoking exploration of theatrical form
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Review: Creepy Boys: SLUGS, Summerhall
Nothing is ever really nothing in this chaotic, playful and bizarre production
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Review: Biscuits for Breakfast, The Courtyard Theatre
This cleverly staged and tender love story explores food poverty without ever talking down to its audience
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Review: The Bob Ross Effect, Assembly George Square
As Bob Ross himself said, “if you want sad things, watch the news.” If you want a happy thing, try this show.
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Review: They’ve Stolen Mussolini, Bridewell Theatre
An absurd historical tale, told with style and potential for so much more
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Review: An Ode to the Casting Director, Assembly George Square
A play that showcases the highs, lows and absurdities of trying to make it as an actor
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Review: The Haunting, The Libra Theatre Cafe
Mimi Thompson’s comedic one-woman piece of unhinged self expression
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Review: If Not Me, Hen & Chickens Theatre
A subtle disarming tale of obsession and loneliness is carefully crafted by Boo Jackson’s meticulous script.
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Review: Supposing, Traverse Theatre
A play that explores contemporary social issues through prophecy and power.
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Review: Don’t Look at Me: A Modern Retelling of Medusa, Lion and Unicorn Theatre
A refashioning of the myth of Medusa and Perseus, who become enemies to lovers in a funny, witty romantic comedy