Created by Emma Clark & PJ Stanley ★★★★ With showgirls, preachers, nuclear physicists, and of course giant Rabbits, Ghost of The Near Future is an existential crisis and a half, an exuberantly experimental piece of theatre from emerging performance duo Emma & PJ. This cacophony of engaging storytelling, humour, and cinematic sorcery manifests a surprisingly … Continue reading Ghosts of the Near Future – Summerhall
Written & Performed by Jo Clifford and Maria MacDonell ★★★★ It might be the first story most of us hear, that of the duckling who found themselves different to the rest of their flock. With big, floppy wings, elongated feet, and a different shade of feather to their brothers and sisters. The Ugly Duckling is … Continue reading The Not So Ugly Duckling – Scottish Storytelling Centre
Second Body - Concept for a Film, Assembly Studio 4, Edinburgh, 17th Aug 2022 © 2022 J.L. Preece We’ve all had those nights, especially the ex-film students among us, those nights of a few drinks, some nibbles, perhaps a few extra flavourings, and thought the same; this film idea could change the world. The difference … Continue reading Concept For a Film – Assembly Studios
★★★★ You’re invited to attend the social event of the season. And it’s going to be absolute chaos. Making name for infusing the prestige of Jane Austen with the improved tactics and sly humour of some of the nation’s best comics, Austentatious has continued to claim its crown as the Fringe’s favourite improvisation comedy and … Continue reading Austentatious – Underbelly
https://youtu.be/LCaSS5KRY24 Created by David Rosenberg and Glen Neath ★★★★ It’s funny what a bit of darkness does to a sane mind. True darkness that is, different from the kind of the cinema or your bedroom. In this complete eradication of light, our mind does most of the work for two of Darkfield’s immersive experiences at … Continue reading Darkfield Radio: Séance & Flight – Pleasance Dome
Written by Derek Bond Directed by Derek Bond and Laura Cubitt ★★★★ Hear ye, hear ye, all brave knights and heroes assemble for the finest adventure of their lives! Come face to face with some of folklore's most magnificently majestic monsters and spectacular beasts to grace the earth with their presence. Join Dave (Ben Galpin) … Continue reading Dragons and Mythical Beasts – Underbelly
★★★★★ It’s an underrated skill, to hate with such impunity. It would kill a lesser person. But tonight, you might just be witnessing the next stage of humanity, the paradigm of insult and politically incorrect comedy from the someone who is an absolute (self-processed so we can say this) cunt delight. If there’s a hero … Continue reading Bianca Del Rio – Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Written by Steve McMahon Directed by Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir ★★★ Time and memory are fleeting – our most prized commodities, and in hindsight, their turbulent presence plays havoc with regret. Beth is moving to New York. Hannah should be happy for her, but she struggles. When Beth goes missing, Hannah struggles to reconcile with her … Continue reading Sandcastles – Assembly Front Room
Directed by Peter Balkwill, Pityu Kenderes, Judd Palmer ★★★★ Yes. The title tells you everything you need to know. A series of vignettes, complete with traditional ramped Punch and Judy structure, Famous Puppet Death Scenes grasps a tight hold of the jugular and refuses to relinquish its grasp until the closing moments. Nothing is sacred … Continue reading Famous Puppet Deaths – Assembly Roxy
Written by Mara Menzies Directed by Isla Menzies ★★★★ In 2019, Scottish-Kenyan creative Mara Menzies' pure artistry debuted at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. Weaving a brightly shining tapestry of storytelling narrative, Menzies draws on her Scottish and Kenyan heritage, threading together ancient mythology with a contemporary narrative and understanding of Scotland’s continued ignorance of its … Continue reading Blood and Gold – Royal Lyceum Theatre
