By Tash McPhillips and Jordan S Daniel Review by Hunter King ★★★★ Once upon a time there was a sex robot, an internet creep, and a group of swans doing cocaine in a club bathroom. This may not be what you expect from a fairytale, but this is exactly what Jordan S Daniel and Tash … Continue reading Review: Fairytales26- The Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Written by Benjamin Rome Clark Directed by Alex Bathe Review by Hunter King ★★★★★ Tartan Tabletop have broken free from their mold of tabletop role-playing games and produced a brand new play, Mr. and Mrs. Beard at the Georgian House in New Town, Edinburgh. The play, as described by playwright Benjamin Rome Clark, combines three … Continue reading Review: Mr. & Mrs. Beard – Georgian House, Edinburgh
Presented by Strawmoddie Theatre Directed by Alex Card Review by Hunter King ★★★ Thursday evening, I was warmly welcomed into a packed auditorium at Pleasance Theatre to see Strawmoddie Theatre’s production of The Fifth Elephant, an adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s 25th novel in the Discworld series. Upon finding my seat, it was clear that this … Continue reading Review: The Fifth Elephant – The Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh
Traditional Pantomime by Alan P Frayn Review by Hunter King Portobello Town Hall ★★★ The Edinburgh People’s Theatre has sailed into the Church Hill Theatre on a sea of childhood wonder with Sinbad the Sailor. Sinbad (Carol Bryce) must embark on one final adventure to retrieve a magical pearl that has been stolen by the … Continue reading Review: Sinbad the Sailor – Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh
Presented by Stage Door Entertainment Written and Directed by Mark Kydd Review by Hunter King Portobello Town Hall ★★★★ Hiya pals! As we get closer and closer to Christmas, panto season is in full swing, and Stage Door Entertainment has a hit with Beauty and the Beast: The Pantomime. The show takes the fairy tale … Continue reading Review: Beauty and the Beast – Portobello Town Hall, Edinburgh
CHIPS by Ruaraidh Murray. Directed by Michael Nardone HUNT by Andrea McKenzie. Directed by Gwen Dolan Sunday Palms by Sean Langtree. Directed by Grace Ava Baker BRACE by Geraldine Lang. Directed by Matthew Attwood Review by Hunter King The Traverse Theatre In a season of pantos and Christmas joy, the Traverse Theatre brought back 4PLAY, a showcase of new writing … Continue reading Review: 4PLAY – The Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
