Trump’s populist slogan ‘Make America Great Again’ appeals to disillusioned war veteran Jimmy in rustbelt Michigan but his new-found politics threaten to tear his family apart – until an unexpected visit leads to a profound emotional reconciliation. Original, humorous, intensely moving storytelling, redemptive and hopeful, about overcoming trauma, and having to face it to overcome … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2024 -Born In The USA (Leaving Vietnam)
New South Wales, 1790. The penal colony is on the brink of starvation. Three convicts escape with murderous intentions in hope of a reward. But as they become lost and dragged deeper into the forest, it's clear they are trapped in a nightmare of their own making… Told in the demotic slang of the era, … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2024 -Rogues So Banished
Broadway, 1955. In this newly written farcical comedy, roaring with energy and excitement, August and Harry struggle to keep their theatre (and marriage) alive. That is until one chance encounter. Through secrets, lies and deceit, everything changes. Caught in the crossfires of broken-down relationships, many, many sins, pretences and promised dreams, will the Mentiri Company … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2024 – Well Played
In this compelling and moving solo play, Downton Abbey’s Ruairi Conaghan tells the story of the murder of a loved one and the lasting and unpredictable trauma that flowed from it. At a time when the violent legacies of Northern Ireland’s recent past have never been more important to talk about, this acclaimed show uses … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2024 – Lies Where It Falls
The Herald Angel Award-winning smash hit of modern Scottish theatre returns to the Fringe for a fifth successive year. The tragic, comic and epic tale of the greatest bagpiper that ever lived, a Pitlochry bin man who rocked tradition, flew beyond the summit of his art and changed Scottish music forever. Whatever notions you have … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2024 – Thunderstruck
One of Scotland's most proficient and respected theatre producers, Saltire Sky Theatre, returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with two shows. Actor, writer, and artistic-director Nathan Scott-Dunn had plenty to say with Corr Blimey regarding their hit show BITS 'N' PIECES They also speak to us about their returning show, MANikin, a big hit one-man … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2024 – BITS ‘N’ PIECES and MANikin
Take a bunch of tuneful strangers. Mix in a dollop of behind-the-scenes skulduggery, a Sound Man playing detective, a sprinkling of star-crossed love, and plenty of juicy arpeggios. Marinade, cook for 60 minutes... and serve hot. The result is a mouth-watering fusion dish, combining the beloved TV show and a sumptuous original score to form … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2024 – Come Dine With Me The Musical
Fringe favourites 21Common return for a dance spectacular, mashing karaoke carnage and feats of physical endurance with chucking-out time at the Grand Ole Oprey. Using tropes of Western movies, it explores how poverty and violence shape a man. This is a deep and dirty dive into a family circle that more often resembles a ring of … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2024 – Common is as Common Does: A Memoir
Belles was the 'it' girl, hip girl, oh-so-very-fit girl. When she was 17. Now, she’s 24 and spends her days bossed about by her Mum and girls she 100% used to bully. So, when a life-changing opportunity slides into her DMs, she carpes the diem, makes her millions and proves the worth of women worldwide one post … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2024 – I Really Do Think This Will Change Your Life
Fern doesn't get invited to dinner parties anymore. They used to love her tales of the macabre. But now? The mask is slipping. Written by Amy Conway and directed by Beth Morton, Catafalque is a one-woman eulogy to death through the lens of a civil celebrant. How do we grieve the ungrievable? How do you … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2024 – Catafalque
