Performed by George Zacharopoulos ★★★★ There’s no hole quite as deep or intimidating as that of love, relationships, and romance. Yes – even that famous one to Wonderland. But we’ve got a damn good guide with lover of love George Zacharopoulos, the Kalamata-born, Manchester-residing via Newcastle comedian who has a love for all things amour. … Continue reading George Zacharopoulos: Wonderland – Pleasance Dome: 10Dome
Co-Created and Performed by Andrea Directed by John Paul McGroarty Composed by Howard Moody ★★★ Traversing the global history of musical heritage is a gloriously enormous undertaking. Especially when one considers the atrocities of our shared history, but from the most painful of circumstances, the surviving hope is often that of music. And flourishing out … Continue reading Tales of Transatlantic Freedom – Greenside @ Nicholson Square
Written and Performed by Emily Beecher ★★★★ Many of us lampoon the memoir solo show: it certainly makes up a staggering proportion of the Festival Fringe’s line-up. But these cathartic, brutally honest and sincere performances are often the fastest and most influential ways to connect with an audience. Summer Camp For Broken People is a prime example. So, … Continue reading Summer Camp for Broken People – Summerhall: Anatomy Lecture Theatre
Presented by Action Hero in collaboration with Deborah Pearson Performed by Gemma Paintin Review by Josie Rose Embleton ★★★★★ In a small glass booth, Gemma Paintin brings us a myriad of voices. Cleverly co-written by solo performer Paintin, along with Deborah Pearson and James Stenhouse, with the latter as the production’s co-directors and off-stage voices, The … Continue reading Horizon Showcase: The Talent – Summerhall: Main Hall
Performed by Ruby McColliste Review by Christian Maddock ★★★ Tragedy is an often-covered theme in theatre, and it is complicated to find a unique spin on the most ancient form of drama. However, to focus on the topic of tragedy itself, namely the cult of tragic women in the media, is far more interesting to … Continue reading Ruby McCollister: Tragedy – Underbelly: Belly Dancer
Produced by Pump House CYT Review by Annie Aslett ★★★★ Gather around and allow the cast of Pump House CYT’s production of Pippin to transport you into their magical, mysterious world. Expertly shepherded by Gracie Artwood-Pugh as ‘Leading Player’, this cast of young actors is a joy to watch. They are entirely committed to their roles from … Continue reading Pippin – theSpace@ Niddry St
Written and Performed by Patrick McPherson Review by Josie Rose Embleton ★★★★ Patrick McPherson, no stranger to sell-out festival hits including The Man and Colossal, brings to life another gripping story. The play follows the two-decade relationship of childhood friends Jack and Ben. Ben, our protagonist, energetically takes us through differing periods of his life, beautifully aided by … Continue reading The Way Way Deep – Underbelly: Belly Button
Written by Ben Noble Directed by David Wood ★★★★ “You just don’t think these sorts of things happen nowadays”. How often have we heard these words from someone? Especially following a brutal attack on someone for being themselves: being gay, being black, being different and not ‘falling in line’. Switching from a present-day scenario to … Continue reading MEMBER – Gilded Balloon Teviot: The Wee Room
Performed by Nathan D'Arcy Roberts ★★★ There’s a professional and touching admission from Nathan D’Arcy Roberts that he’s so entrenched in the subject matter and alignment of things, that he isn’t entirely clear what the hour set is about. Which, let’s face it, is fundamentally true to life. Despite this, Present/Tense is such a charming hour with … Continue reading Nathan D’Arcy Roberts: Present/Tense – Gilded Balloon Teviot
https://youtu.be/_xAgcZyEg34 Created by Mochinosha Puppet Company Review by Christian Maddock ★★★★ In a world where digital animation dominates the world of children’s entertainment, handcrafted animation carries a special level of humanity. In ‘Shadow Kingdom’, Mochinosha Puppet Company delivers a thoughtful and funny show through the magic of paper puppets. The story centres around the freedom of … Continue reading Shadow Kingdom – Assembly Roxy
