Written by CMF Wood Directed by Ross Hope ★★★ Love’s a bitch, isn’t it? Especially for those who sought connection during the onset of the Pandemic, where isolation crept into more homes than ever. It was a time of tremendous frustrations and loneliness – for those unable to see family, and loved ones and conduct … Continue reading frisson (in a bar) – Leith Arches
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
Written by Claire Wood Directed by Ross Hope ★★★ After the success of their dating show roulette in the previous year, Production Lines builds on the foundations of audience interactions and consequences. Though this time, there’s more than a dodgy date at stake. Any who have spotted their local cinema through the Pandemic will recognise the Court’s … Continue reading Prism – Production Lines
A tremendous thank you is extended to writer Claire Wood, who was courteous to answer questions and provide detail despite the regulations at the time limiting the way in which the interview could be held. Prism runs from February 2nd - 5th at 8pm - Tickets can be found here. Necessity being the mother of … Continue reading Prism – Interview with Claire Wood
Written by Claire Wood Directed by Ross Hope ★★★ Everyone’s favourite show returns for a raunchy Valentine’s special, so fret not singletons, put down the dating apps, unbutton those tops and get ready for an evening of Love Roulette – where the fate of our contestants is out of their hands. Returning for another digital … Continue reading Roulette – Production Lines
Being single sucks. Especially during a pandemic. With that in mind, now is surely the best time to resurrect the hit game show, Love Roulette? Unable to return to a studio format in the current climate, the show moves online. Still broadcast to a live audience, it’s up to the viewers at home to decide which contestants … Continue reading roulette – Production Lines Preview
Written by Claire Wood Directed by Alan Patterson & Claire Wood ★★★ It hasn’t been an easy time for anyone. In particular health workers, the vulnerable and those who have tragically lost loved ones and financial security. Life, however, endeavours no matter how different it may feel. One person’s ups and downs correlate to the … Continue reading Shrapnel – Production Lines
Tickets for shrapnel are free, and can be found here Loneliness has had as significant an impact as financial and health concerns throughout the 2020 global pandemic. Hoping to demonstrate all of the various forms loneliness manifests across the COVID-19 outbreak, Production Lines is proud to showcase an online performance of shrapnel. Homegrown and created here … Continue reading shrapnel – Production Lines
The LarkPerformances 4th – 8th June, 7:30pm Bellfield, PortobelloTickets £12 advance, £15 on the door www.theegtg.com Written by Jean Anouilh Translation by Gill Taylor Directed by Claire Wood Cast to the flames, Joan of Arc, heroine of France, was a peasant girl who on the instruction of God was to lead a siege against the English, … Continue reading The Lark – Bellfield, Portobello
