Encore, encore. Come one and all for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s greatest and most successful as we Have a Gander at some of the many returning shows for 2023. Some have been staples of the Fringe for years; others became tremendous successes only last year. But there’s one thing they all share – they’re back, … Continue reading Have A Gander – Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023: Returning Shows
Ah yes, the other side of the coin. The misery to the laughter. The performance to the wit. The theatrical underbelly of the Festival Fringe to that of its Comedic alter-ego and larger sibling. All the world's a stage, and we are merely the audience. Something like that, yeah? There’s no question that the comedy … Continue reading Have A Gander – Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023: Theatre
Hold onto your feathers folks, it’s time to begin our crash landing into the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023, as Have a Gander returns to offer our top picks across the categories for this year's festivities. With over three thousand shows, the Fringe continues to be a juggernaut of international talent, curiosities, and comedic delights. But we must … Continue reading Have A Gander – Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023: Grassroots
Second Body - Concept for a Film, Assembly Studio 4, Edinburgh, 17th Aug 2022 © 2022 J.L. Preece We’ve all had those nights, especially the ex-film students among us, those nights of a few drinks, some nibbles, perhaps a few extra flavourings, and thought the same; this film idea could change the world. The difference … Continue reading Concept For a Film – Assembly Studios
Written by Derek Bond Directed by Derek Bond and Laura Cubitt ★★★★ Hear ye, hear ye, all brave knights and heroes assemble for the finest adventure of their lives! Come face to face with some of folklore's most magnificently majestic monsters and spectacular beasts to grace the earth with their presence. Join Dave (Ben Galpin) … Continue reading Dragons and Mythical Beasts – Underbelly
Written by Steve McMahon Directed by Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir ★★★ Time and memory are fleeting – our most prized commodities, and in hindsight, their turbulent presence plays havoc with regret. Beth is moving to New York. Hannah should be happy for her, but she struggles. When Beth goes missing, Hannah struggles to reconcile with her … Continue reading Sandcastles – Assembly Front Room
★★★★ Scottish comic Eleanor Morton returns to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival after finding a larger audience and internet success during the pandemic. The Edinburgh native has over 150 thousand followers and 2.6 million likes on TikTok, best known for her grumpy tour guide “Craig” skits. During the pandemic, she climbed the Schiehallion Munro mountain, almost … Continue reading Eleanor Morton Has Peaked – Monkey Barrel
★★★★ After her 2019 success with her show Venus, Sophie Duker triumphantly returns to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for a sell-out run of her show dedicated to her fierce granny – the Hag. Have you ever wondered what happens when an individual questioning their sexuality ends up on a lesbian cruise? Well, Sophie Duker has … Continue reading Sophie Duker: Hag – Pleasance Courtyard
★★★ She ain’t no Fringe rookie no more. Bringing her new show, Hag, The Fringe’s previous best newcomer and Taskmaster champion has lost no steam, even when admitting the differences in returning to the festival in a post-covid environment. This triumphant embracement of chaos is a journey through Duker’s past and present, with a sprinkling of … Continue reading Sophie Duker: Hag – Pleasance Courtyard
https://youtu.be/Bn1RI37mcnQ Books & Lyrics by Robyn Grant & Daniel Foxx Music by Tim Gilvin Directed by Robyn Grant ★★★★★ Wicked witches, Cruel Stepmothers, Puppy-Skinners, Orphan-nappers, The villainous Divas of Disney have a lot to answer for, but one, more than any, has ruled these Queens and pushed her way into the Queer mainstream world. Please, … Continue reading Unfortunate – Underbelly
