https://www.flickr.com/photos/204241173@N04/55171368420/in/dateposted-public/ Words and Lyrics by Belle Jones Composition by AJ Robertson & John Kielty Directed by Stasi Schaeffer Review by Dominic Corr The Pavilion Theatre ★★★★ Once upon a time, the hunt for the ‘next big thing’ in the Scottish musical repertoire was hotly contested. There were champions, some of them brilliant, but sparse. Now, … Continue reading Review: Flora – A New Musical at The Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
https://www.flickr.com/photos/204241173@N04/55159464511/in/dateposted-public/ Written by Onjali Q. Raúf Adapted by Nick Ahad Directed by Monique Touko Review by Dominic Corr The Festival Theatre ★★★★ 'Refugees are people who have fled their countries to escape conflict, violence, or persecution and have sought safety in another country.' - UNHCR 'People'. Some of us seem to have forgotten this. Few … Continue reading Review: The Boy at the Back of the Class – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
https://www.flickr.com/photos/204241173@N04/55155449851/in/dateposted-public/ Created by Hazel Darwin-Clements Performed by Hazel Darwin-Clements, Fay Guiffo & Mamoru Iriguchi Directed by Andy Cannon Review by Dominic Corr Independent Arts Projects ★★★★ The thing with imagination; is all it needs is a single little spark. Or a laugh. Or a shoestring of a budget and an idea. Something which every element involved in the … Continue reading Review: Ideas Jukebox – The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Review by Hunter King ★★★ Fringe alumni David Alnwick has returned to Edinburgh this holiday season to mix his signature spooky vibes with a story that was originally written by one of the most iconic holiday storytellers of all time: Charles Dickens. Admittedly, I was excited to once again venture deep into the bowels of … Continue reading Review: David Alnwick presents Charles Dickens’ The Signal-Man – Krampus Fest at The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh
Commissioned by Aberdeen Performing Arts, Capital Theatres and Eden Court Highlands Created and Directed by Ross MacKay and Jordan Blackwood Review by Hunter King The Studio ★★★★★ It seems every child grows up with a fictional dog who has an impact on their life. I had Scooby-Doo and Blue from “Blue’s Clues,” and more recently, … Continue reading Review: Snowy – The Studio, Edinburgh
Dive into a magical world where dreams and reality blur in a breathtaking fusion of bubble magic and aerial flight. Maxwell the Bubbleologist soars above the stage, creating millions of shimmering bubbles with every leap and twirl. This dazzling spectacle captivates children and adults alike, with interactive moments, joyous laughter and awe-inspiring visuals. It's the … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – The Flying Bubble Show
Alex got sober in 2017 when she was 23. This is a show about what it's like once you get sober, discovering who you really are without substances, and what if who you really are is actually also a dickhead? Come and spend a happy hour. The debut fringe hour from Chortle Hotshot 2025, Alex … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – Alex Stringer: Happy Hour
Welcome to comedian Bailey Swilley's ghost tour, complete with tales of haunted tampons, magical spells and life lessons on family expectations, grief and growing up. Gimme a Sign! is a storytelling comedy, based on a family tragedy and the strange but funny antics that ensued after. Join Bailey as she reflects on the stages of … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – Gimme A Sign!
In her debut hour, award-winning NZ comedian dives into the delicate art of keeping a cat (your inner weirdo) hidden in a bag. A joyous hour of unique storytelling and observations told with the voice of a kids cartoon and cheeky wit of an adult comedian. Winner Best Debut NZ International Comedy Festival 2019. Best … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – Becky Umbers: Put that Cat Back in the Bag
Lachlan Werner – 'Hilarious. extraordinary ventriloquist' (Guardian) – invites you to roll up and step this way for a new show so strong, it's dangerous. Jack Hammer is the strongest boy in the world. He can lift a ten-tonne truck and crush the strongest steel. Just don't get too close. His management says you can … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – Lachlan Werner: WonderTwunk
