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: Book of Shadows, Underbelly Cowgate
Fabulous fantasy adventure and predictably awesome shadow puppetry, delivered in a brand-new mystical show from Mochinosha.
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Review: SeedHeart, Pleasance Courtyard (Below)
A charming suitcase puppetry show demonstrating the consequences of capitalism.
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Review: Ed Gaughan: The Emperor, Just the Tonic at The Caves
A side-splitting, ridiculous hour of clever, crafted comedy and music from an absolute master.
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Review: Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Innsmouth Crown, theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall
This take on the Sherlock Holmes canon lacks enough energy or cleverness to make it stand out.
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Review: Bombs Over Byker, Greenside @ Riddlers Court
A truly incredible solo performance, but one that’s just a little too frantic to sit back and take it all in.
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Review: The Gas Station at the End of the Universe, Venue 13
A charming, heartfelt, and surprisingly emotional show where a beautiful piece of writing is brought to vivid life by a wonderful Canadian team.
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Review: The Magician’s Table, The Vaults
Atmospheric, immersive and mischievous, this close-up magic night charms but lacks variety. Strong performers and striking moments shine, though slow pacing leaves the finale feeling underwhelming.
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Review: My First Time, Ectectera Theatre
A funny, heartfelt debut full of honesty, sharp writing and electric energy. Foreman’s storytelling, tech creativity and audience connection make this Camden Fringe first a genuine standout.
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Review: The Old Strumpet Poet of Brighton, Etcetera Theatre
A warm, wandering solo show with sharp storytelling and flashes of real emotional depth, but uneven pacing. Lord’s humour, honesty and eccentric charm hint at stronger potential.
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Review: Kafka for Beginners, Dunedin Theatre at Braw Venues @ Hill Street
A rather generic dystopian scenario uplifted by a script embellished with curated references from art and literature.