Review by Christian Maddick ★★★★ Seeing somebody onstage whose online presence precedes them can be a bit worrisome, as there is no certainty of their talent translating well in a live setting. In ‘Bailey J Mills: Unfiltered + Scummy’, drag artist Bailey J Mills quashes any of these concerns from the beginning, creating an utterly … Continue reading Bailey J Mills: Unfiltered + Scummy – Gilded Balloon Teviot
Conceived, Created, Written, Designed and Performed by Katherina Radeva Movement Support from Liz Aggiss, Lucy Suggate, Rachel Krische ★★★★ A thoroughly moving celebration of Katherina Radeva’s forty years as a woman, a migrant, and an artist, 40/40 claims a space just for one hour, a meagre sliver of these forty years, to share stories of her past, … Continue reading 40/40 – Fruitmarket
Created, Directed and Composed by James Thierrée ★★★★★ So then, what’s this all about? Ask us later. But on the idea of ‘narrative’, there is obvious relevance to the mind of the auteur, to the creative process, and the eternal struggle of framing things precisely how we envisage. All we need to know is that … Continue reading ROOM – King’s Theatre
Directed by Paul Foster Featuring Michael Roulston on Piano ★★★★ For just shy of forty years, Fascinating Aïda has taken a harpoon to topical issues and presented their views on the world, love, life, and gin through the medium of comedic songwriting. And though cast members dip in and out, the longevity of the group survives and … Continue reading Fascinating Aïda – Festival Theatre
Despite the intensity and richness of the festival seasons across Edinburgh (and yes, there are others beyond August) there is always room for something to shake the status quo and demonstrate a sliver of uniqueness, an alternative angle, or to provide accessibility. With the progressive manoeuvre towards additional (and different) festivals in the city, StagEHd, … Continue reading StagEHd – RoundUp
https://youtu.be/_llyPcJuWGQ Starring Allan Stewart Featuring - Grant Stott, Max Fulham, Nicola Meehan, Big Men in Town and The Andy Pickering Orchestra ★★★★ It’s time to play the music, and it’s time to light the lights. This year’s Big, Big Variety Show comes with a bitter sting of nostalgia and recognition as the last before the King’s Theatre … Continue reading Allan Stewart’s Big Big Variety Show – King’s Theatre
