Let’s just get this clear; children’s shows aren’t just for kids. Within reason… Quite often, we find that the level of dedication, thought and ingenuity that goes into productions designed for younger audiences far excels that of their grown-up counterparts. From circus feats to Shakespearean retellings, from Monsters and Dragons to Selkies and Stand-ups, no … Continue reading Have A Gander – Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022 Children’s Shows
Ah yes, the other side of the coin. The misery to the laughter. The performance to the wit. The theatrical side of the Festival Fringe to that of its Comedic alter-ego. There’s no question that the comedy origins of the Festival have made way to allow for a wealthier and more diverse programme for the … Continue reading Have A Gander – Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022 Theatre
Honk Honk. Where would this festival be without its front-and-centre appeal; Comedy? Overrun with themes of metamorphosis, a light dusting of jazz-percussion evenings and children belting out Sondheim lyrics.So, send in the clowns. This year more than ever, they’re needed. Looking this time at the various and extensively diverse Comedy and Variety features of the … Continue reading Have A Gander – Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022 Comedy
There’s a veritable maelstrom of music in the city this August, as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe celebrates its 75th anniversary, what better way to mark the occasion than with a song in your heart? This next list begins our gander at the musicals, operatic and jukebox moments over the Fringe run, and by lord – … Continue reading Have A Gander – Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022 Musicals
75 Years. We’ve arrived at an incredible anniversary for the cities, countries, and the world’s largest comedy, theatre, spoken word, dance and exhibition of artistic creation. And love it or loathe it, skip it or miss it, the influence and prestigious nature of the festival as a juggernaut of cultural identity have no signs of … Continue reading Have A Gander – Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022
Produced by Loud Productions Hosted by Kevin Mclean Performed by Rick Dove, Imogen Stirling, Sarah Grant & Jack MacMillan ★★★★★ From hidden hovels and bars & pubs to lakeside recitations to the finest courts – spoken word and poetry is not only an illustrative form of entertainment and expression but both a sword and shield … Continue reading Loud Poets – Storytelling Centre
https://youtu.be/7OtQ90j6YCA Written & Conceived by Peter "The Temp" Bearder Featuring Dr. Katie Ailes ★★★★ Reckon you don’t know much about poetry? Think again. From everyday usage, to civil rights speeches which challenge the status quo of the globe, the art form of spoken word has been a determining factor of countless decisions throughout history – … Continue reading Home to Hip Hop – Scottish Storytelling Centre
★★★★ Digital theatre has presented itself as a suitable alternative to the in-person performance. Streaming cinema has long been an acceptable option. But there’s something about live spoken word: a distinctiveness that digital shows haven’t quite been able to capture. Perhaps it’s down to misery loving company? Thankfully, in-person spoken word is back. Edinburgh-based collective … Continue reading Loud Poets – Scottish Storytelling Centre
