Directed by Jordan Inconstant France / 2019 / 29 mins What makes a monster, and what makes the man? This is an ancient artistic trope which finds itself in a variety of art, literature and media, perhaps nowhere quite like the circus. Winner of five Gold Movie Awards, Monstrus Circus takes this trope and brings it to the Highlands … Continue reading Monstrus Circus
https://youtu.be/y8lFgF_IjPw Directed and Written by Bo Burnham United States/ 2018/94 minutes In the eighties, John Hughes was ruler supreme of the comedic coming-of-age drama. In the nineties, we took a shot at (loosely) adapting classic literature or gross-out humour in an attempt to capture teenage angst in middle-class America. With social media’s talons reaching just around the corner into the Millenium, quite … Continue reading Eighth Grade – Edinburgh Filmhouse
Written by Suzanne Loftus Photo Credit to Alan Peebles Downs With Love is a frank, open conversation about the way we look at the capabilities, emotions and safeguarding of those with Down’s Syndrome; specifically, in the contexts of relationships. Abi Brydon plays a young woman named Beth. Beth is vivacious, independent and has intense happiness for life most of … Continue reading Downs With Love – Assembly Roxy
Based on the books by Terry Deary Writers: Terry Deary & Neal Foster Director: Neal Foster For 25 years the books of Horrible Histories have been delighting, disgusting and in some cases frightening the young (and old) of the nation. A tremendously valuable tool, they captured an imaginative way to make history and culture accessible for people … Continue reading Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors & Awful Egyptians – King’s Theatre
Writers: James Beagon and Catherine Expósito Directors: Ruth Hollyman and Catherine Expósito Championing youth theatre in Edinburgh for over a decade, Strange Town return to the Traverse Theatre with two modern pieces; Little Boxes and Stolen Futures. Fitting for their anniversary, both productions take a leaping point of ‘future’ but differ vastly in content, narrative and structure. What … Continue reading Little Boxes and Stolen Futures: Double Bill – Traverse Theatre
Image Contribution: Matt Martin Music and Lyrics: Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Director: Cressida Carre We’re back on Avenue Q, running for fifteen years the street is still offering up an evening of filth, wickedness and yet holds a mirror up to its audience more than ever. Just when you thought bright colours and puppets were … Continue reading Avenue Q – King’s Theatre, Edinburgh
Image Contribution:Scottish Dance Theatre Choreographer: Colette Sader and Emanuel Gat Emerging from their home in Dundee, Scottish Dance Theatre (SDT) highlights the versatility of the artform. Each dancer capable of stripping back pre-conceived notions of gender or ritual, maintaining dignity while delivering powerful displays of passion and skill. Seeking to communicate the celebration of diversity … Continue reading Scottish Dance Theatre Double Bill – Traverse Theatre
Image Contribution: Foteini Christophilopoulou Choreographer: Benoit Swan Pouffer, Rafael Bonachela, Sharon Eyal & Gai Behar Eight hundred hopefuls from across the globe applied to the fresh, younger sibling of the long-established Rambert. This sister corporation – Rambert2, would accept a mere thirteen of the exceptional dancers. Focusing on this new talent, Rambert2 showcases their abilities … Continue reading Rambert2 – King’s Theatre, Edinburgh
https://youtu.be/DNvkRMn8f3k Video Rights:Live Theatre Writer: Kema Sikazwe Director: Graeme Thompson What defines you? Is it your past, your family? Perhaps more realistically it’s the societal labels attached from unwelcomed comments; immigrant, black, poor or untalented which ‘brand’ us. I, Daniel Blake actor Kema Sikazwe’s Shine gives an account of his own difficulties in finding his ability to … Continue reading Shine @ Traverse Theatre
https://youtu.be/vEbjC7P4CH4 Video Rights:Mishief Theatre Writers: Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, Henry Shields Original Director: Mark Bell with Mischief Theatre Tour Director: Kirsty Patrick Ward Mischief Theatre has capitalised on farce. Following on from the Olivier winning Play That Goes Wrong and the equally successful Peter Pan Goes Wrong, they keep their prized wits but bring their talents to a … Continue reading The Comedy About a Bank Robbery @ King’s Theatre
