We're mid-way through a sensationally diverse and intensely bold Manipulate Festival 2024, and while we've covered some in-person events with movement, dancing robots, and murder-filled houses, we figured it was about time to shine the light on some of the festival's exceptional screenings of feature-length animations and short films. A massive thanks to Manipulate Arts … Continue reading Have a Gander – Manipulate 2024: A Chat with Natasha Ruwona
Following their hugely successful run of a gender-blind Jesus Christ Superstar, the tenacity of and skill of the Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group returns to Church Hill Theatre with a piece of musical theatre just as beloved, but with more teeth, in the kitschy and firm-favourite Little Shop of Horrors. A story of love, dentists, … Continue reading Have a Gander – EUSOG Presents Little Shop of Horrors
https://youtu.be/fDIq0CSfZMQ The Jolly Roger has been raised, and it’s time to batten down the hatches and enjoy some Pantomime fun with The Adventures of Peter Pan. As part of Capital Theatre’s continued efforts to make theatre more accessible for audiences, there are several accessible performances for the show throughout the Christmas period to cater to … Continue reading Have a Gander – The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan (Accessible Show)
https://youtu.be/13LRgCTASUI Created by, and starring Sarah Rose Graber and Ruxy Cantir, Unicorn Christmas Party is a festive and fantastical treat for young people and families, co-production by Capital Theatres and Raw Material. Find your inner unicorn and join glittering, magical unicorns, Melody and Luna, as they bring a little winter sunshine, moonlight, good times and a lot … Continue reading Have a Gander – Unicorn Christmas Party, The Studio
Written by Kieran Hurley Directed by Roxana Silbert ★★★ Immediately, you get a sense of what Adults is aiming towards. Between the spilt Yazoo (Strawberry flavour, nice), an exceptionally humorous set-up and an almost too perfectly designed dreary set from Anna Orton, Keiran Hurley’s newest piece wants to punctuate the outdated attitudes of sex work with some … Continue reading Adults – Traverse Theatre
Nathan wants to live in the moment but the past has a way of finding him. This hotly anticipated return to the Fringe, from an exciting new voice with a unique perspective, takes on the vital contemporary issues: modern masculinity, racial identity and bizarre song choices in McDonald's. Winner of the BBC's prestigious Felix Dexter … Continue reading Have a Gander – Nathan D’Arcy Roberts: Presents
Mary O'Connell is conflicted: she hates capitalism but she loves to shop. A hotly anticipated debut show from a blunt and disturbed perspective of observational annoyance and mischief. The star of Stand Up for Live Comedy (BBC Three), Funny Women runner-up 2020, OnlyFans Creative Fund Winner 2023 and creative resident at Steve Coogan's Baby Cow … Continue reading Have a Gander – Mary O’Connell: Money Princess
https://youtu.be/u22mg45Fkws Cheap Date brings a crash landing of music, dance, theatre, film and comedy without holding back, in this visual duologue. A debate of self-expression, communication, humour, action and reaction through open and honest storytelling. Exploring the filth, fun and aftertaste of our everyday interactions. https://youtu.be/u22mg45FkwsThere's plenty of #!@*&% thrown in with a side of … Continue reading Have a Gander – Dirty Words
Written by Max Percy Directed by James Newton ★★★★ Baklâ, It’s a noun in Tagalog meaning homosexual, specifically of a more feminine projection. The connotations of the word spread further into the disparaging, stereotypical and slanderous - from the off writer and performer Max Percy embraces the identification, simultaneously utilising the term to share their … Continue reading Baklâ – Summerhall: Demonstration Room
https://youtu.be/1u6m8wyShS8 The Hearth is the stone beneath which a fire burns. A bedrock where many fires have burned before and where ash, and residue have collected over generations. The traditional centre of a home. Renowned flautist/guitarist and sound designer, Tom Oakes (Scots Trad Musician of the Year nominee 2019) presents music and stories inspired by … Continue reading Have a Gander – The Hearth
