Directed by Peter Balkwill, Pityu Kenderes, Judd Palmer ★★★★ Yes. The title tells you everything you need to know. A series of vignettes, complete with traditional ramped Punch and Judy structure, Famous Puppet Death Scenes grasps a tight hold of the jugular and refuses to relinquish its grasp until the closing moments. Nothing is sacred … Continue reading Famous Puppet Deaths – Assembly Roxy
Written by Jean Giono Created and Adapted by Richard Medrington and Rick Conte ★★★★★ Trees provide more than fresh air and gorgeous views. Their shade cools the land, their leaves fertilise the soil, and their mighty trunks the homes of various creatures; their value is indisputable, yet their presence is overlooked. There is no question, … Continue reading The Man Who Planted Trees – Scottish Storytelling Centre
https://youtu.be/EZFrGKkWsdI Music & Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi Direction, Costume Design & Mask/Puppetry Co-Design by Julie Taymor ★★★★★ Despite the juggernaut of success with which we are familiar, the cinematic and stage variations of Disney’s The Lion King were nothing if not tremendous gambles. And now, with records … Continue reading The Lion King – Edinburgh Playhouse
Written & Directed by Katharine Armitage ★★★ Everyone has a dream. Some might not yet see it, others may refuse to share it, but deep down, there exists the capacity for something tremendously special within us all. So, grab your fluffiest pillow and stuff it inside your adventure pack. Best bring something bright to ward … Continue reading Sleeping Beauty? – TeaBreak Theatre
Shadowbird (★★★★) Shadowbird starts as a quaint production but grows into something so much more. A fisherman, sculpted wonderfully by Mary and David Grieve, begins his story in the way all good stories are told... as he finishes off a pint. Soon, we're thrown into a world of epic adventure and charming design. The frame through which performers convey … Continue reading Manipulate Festival Part 2 – Summerhall
Transfigured (★★★★★) Transfigured by Oceanallover begins with a cautionary note: involvement from the audience is key to the event. This involvement simultaneously fails to extend beyond mere pleasantries and idle chatter, and is crucial to the outcome of the show. An audience member is asked to pick a card, and when they do so, one of thirteen performers … Continue reading Manipulate Festival 2020 Part 1 – Summerhall
Dead Good is set to open in Edinburgh on February 13th at The Studio, Festival Theatre. Playing for two nights at 19.30pm before touring further. Tickets can be found at:https://www.capitaltheatres.com/whats-on/dead-good Abstracts and quotations taken from syndicated interview by Diane Parkes Death is just around the corner, so why not go in style? Or at the … Continue reading Preview: Dead Good – The Studio
"Little Angel Theatre spins wood, plastic and string into storytelling gold"
"Puppet State Theatre's fabled show is a deeply warm and exquisite delight"
https://youtu.be/hfjVYN871A4 Music & Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi Direction, Costume Design & Mask/Puppetry Co-Design by Julia Taymor 1994, The Lion King, was by and large a tremendous gamble for The Walt Disney Company. It would go on to break records, particularly for animation, launch platinum soundtracks and … Continue reading The Lion King – Edinburgh Playhouse
