Produced by Pump House CYT Review by Annie Aslett ★★★★ Gather around and allow the cast of Pump House CYT’s production of Pippin to transport you into their magical, mysterious world. Expertly shepherded by Gracie Artwood-Pugh as ‘Leading Player’, this cast of young actors is a joy to watch. They are entirely committed to their roles from … Continue reading Pippin – theSpace@ Niddry St
Written and Performed by Alex Hill Review by Marina Funcasta ★★★★★ It’s the Euros 2020: the biggest football event for England in 55 years. The atmosphere is untamed, nearing explosive. Especially for Billy, who, feeling a sudden wave of buzz, either from his 24th pint, a third gram of cocaine, or, of course, the nationalism … Continue reading Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse For England – the Space @Niddry St
Based on the works of Robert Burns Associate direction by Emily Ingram ★★★★ You know, Scotland’s bard wasn’t all about mice and romance. Often, in the dead of night, Burn’s had a finer grasp of Scotland’s provocative ties with folklore and the land better than many scribes and storytellers. He was partial to a ghoulish … Continue reading Tam O’ Shanter, Tales & Whisky – theSpace @ Venue 45
Written by Oliver Myers Directed by Amelia Hursey ★★ For a time, the Welsh town of Caerleon – or Isca as it was previously known, was on the lips of countless Roman-Britons as a vitally significant military fortress. Now a scenic, charming area of the nation, the history has never been truly erased, but it … Continue reading Aaron and Julia – The Space
Written by Joan Greening ★★ Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: “You might be entitled to PPI”. How about this one: “Have you recently been involved in a car accident…”. The expansion of accessible technology has both enhanced and hindered lives, as scammers use direct access to our communications and vulnerable moments with … Continue reading Scammed – The Space UK
Written by Stephanie Silver Directed by America Lovsey ★★★★ Sometimes it’s just not your day, right? We all have days where every little aspect appears to go wrong – worse though, what about a whole life born under the wrong star, a whole life where luck seems to pass you by in favour of others. … Continue reading Lucky 8 – Online@TheSpace
Written & Performed by Christopher Taja ★★★★ Nearly three months on, the murder of George Floyd still sparks debate, fury and aggression on all sides of the conversation. While many have hoped and prayed that his murder marked a turning point, others are realising that the death of another black man at the hands of white police … Continue reading Under Heaven’s Eyes – Online@The Space
Written by Hugo Lewkowicz Produced by Jack Dalziel Directed by Emily Fitzpatrick ★★★★ The apocalypse may be upon us, but there’s always time for some day-time telly. In the lead up to the end of days, there’s not much else to do but sit back, watch crap and indulge in train videos, skateboarding budgerigars, and … Continue reading Until The Ad Break – Online@TheSpace
Donations to Raised Voices can be made via their website here. ★★★ Any resident of Edinburgh has likely taken a stroll past one of the homeless catering vans that are situated around the city. With nary a glance, we have an idea of who uses these vans – for sustenance, for support – but few of … Continue reading The Van – Onine@The Space
Written by Marcia Kelson ★★★★ Lamenting her lost time in quarantine, Enid spends her days in the pleasant company of the nurses and other care home residents but principally with herself. Lockdown has caused the isolation of so many across the globe, drawing attention to the ill effects which can potentially last longer than any … Continue reading The Plague Thing – The Space (online)
