Review: Balisong – The Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

"Balisong," written by Jennifer Adam and directed by Steve Small, explores youth knife crime through the story of Findlay Richards, conveyed by his friends. The play's strong performances and minimalist design effectively highlight its important message about recognizing and preventing knife crime, making it a vital contemporary piece for young audiences.

Review: HER – Summerhall, Edinburgh

Written by Jennifer Adam Directed by Steve Small Review by Dominic Corr Tickets from £13.17 ★★★★ When you’re in high school, it feels as though the entire world is against you. Or at least, what you perceive of the world – the social dynamics of the classroom, the parties, and the world projecting from your … Continue reading Review: HER – Summerhall, Edinburgh

Little Boxes and Stolen Futures: Double Bill – Traverse Theatre

Writers: James Beagon and Catherine Expósito Directors: Ruth Hollyman and Catherine Expósito Championing youth theatre in Edinburgh for over a decade, Strange Town return to the Traverse Theatre with two modern pieces; Little Boxes and Stolen Futures. Fitting for their anniversary, both productions take a leaping point of ‘future’ but differ vastly in content, narrative and structure. What … Continue reading Little Boxes and Stolen Futures: Double Bill – Traverse Theatre