"I'll Be Seeing You," directed by Alan Cumming and Ben Occhipinti, is a dazzling world premiere at Pitlochry Festival Theatre. It explores the clash between modern queer identity and 1950s celebrity culture through the lens of a conflicted playwright. With strong performances, particularly from Simon Russell Beale, the production balances humor and poignant themes of sexuality and societal acceptance.
Bi-Curious George's "Snail Trail" blends animal clowning with personal storytelling, creatively paralleling snail lives to the experiences of trans individuals. The show is heartfelt and educational, showcasing George’s passion for animals and personal transition. While charming, it would benefit from a stronger plot to enhance emotional engagement. Potentially a must-see with refinement.
Vampires, The First Woman President, ceilidhs, Queer art, and plenty of serving, let's #HaveAGander at the team's Top of The Flock awards for The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 2026.
Imogen Andrews debuts her character comedy show ‘Unlikeable Worms’ at the Pleasance Dome, blending familiar viral characters with new creations. While some sketches excelled in humor and plot, others lacked depth. Andrews shines in multimedia presentations, showcasing her talent as a live performer with potential for growth. Overall, the show is enjoyable and reflective.
"BIRDS," an absurdist dark comedy by Australian duo Alex Hines and Sarah Stafford, features two glamorous middle-aged women who bond at the beach while the world ends around them. With stellar performances, clever dialogue, and a deeper message, the show artfully blends humor with unsettling realities, making it a standout theatrical experience.
"Stand Up If You're Here Tonight" by John Kolvenbach is an immersive theatrical experience, compelling audiences to actively participate, and exploring themes of humanity and connection through poetry and interaction, led by performer Jim Ortlieb.
James Rowland's Team Viking blends humor and tragedy as it recounts his friendship with Tom and Sarah, culminating in Tom's heart cancer diagnosis and a Viking funeral wish, creating a poignant yet lively storytelling experience.
"How to Art" is an award-winning physical-theatre comedy that satirizes the commodification of art through the absurd journey of two duct-taped bananas in an art gallery. Created by New Zealand artists, the show explores the challenges of surviving as an artist while inviting audience interaction, making it a unique and engaging theatrical experience.
Sad Bride is a queer dark comedy exploring compulsory heterosexuality through the story of Bride Thompson, a woman confronting wedding culture while hiding in a cupboard. Creator Charlotte Merriam discusses the show's development, its humorous yet poignant take on self-perception, and the desire for audiences to embrace their queerness or strangeness.
Dreambite Collective return with a sharp new queer romcom, following a dancer and a climate activist whose holiday fling on a Mediterranean cruise unravels when they discover they’re dating the same person. As sparks turn to sabotage and the pair target the ship’s environmental impact. Playwright Katrina Bennett has a chat with the team to … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 – Cruising
