Created and Performed by Jack Hunter ★★★★ Performed as a solo show, after Hunter’s twin-sister Bec refused to take part in a two-hander, One of Two is an autobiographical take (with some added sci-fi to entice the room) on a comedic drama about a pair of twins as they grow up with cerebral palsy. From womb to … Continue reading One of Two – Traverse Theatre
Written by Rob Drummond Directed by Robert Softley Gale ★★★★ Rebuild. Reform. Rebrand. That’s the sort of three-buzz-word tripe which is rolled out these days, isn’t it? In 2030, the benefits system has had a much-needed overhaul. But perhaps not in the way claimants and those in need of it may have desired. It’s especially … Continue reading Don’t. Make. Tea – Traverse Theatre
Written by Rory Kinnear Artistic Direction by Fiona Main ★★★★ It’s a special day for two Andys. For Murray, it’s 2013 and his first Wimbledon title. For another, it’s his 21st birthday – and his adoring family have gathered with gifts, cake, balloons, and a couple of additional guests. As Andy’s mother feverishly gets things … Continue reading The Herd by Rory Kinnear – Church Hill Theatre
Written & Performed by Ellen Renton Right now, we’re living avatars of ourselves, no flesh or skin, just an outward projection to the world and the expectations put upon us. To cut it short, in Ellen Renton words, people only watch, they don’t see. For some, their lives are weighed, commented and looked upon as … Continue reading Within Sight – Traverse Theatre
https://youtu.be/cMJ9JI2sPJ8 Written by Lisa Hammond, Rachel Spence & Lee Simpson Directed by Lee Simpson Writer and performer Lisa Hammond joins fellow creator Rachael Spence in looking to unravel a key issue facing the industry today. While attempts to increase representation and diversity deserve praise, what happens when we seek to change the world... and nothing … Continue reading Still No Idea – Traverse Theatre
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
