The adaptation of John le Carré's "The Spy Who Came in From the Cold" at The Festival Theatre effectively captures Cold War tension, showcasing strong performances but faltering pacing, ultimately lacking emotional impact.
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Review: The Talented Mr. Ripley – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Book by Patricia Highsmith Adapted and Directed by Mark Leipacher Review by Dominic Corr The Festival Theatre: Tickets ★★★ Under the Mediterranean sun, there’s a profound chill in The Talented Mr. Ripley, now touring through the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh before heading out across the nation. Mark Leipacher’s adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s hit psychological thriller … Continue reading Review: The Talented Mr. Ripley – The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Edward Tripp: No Man is an Ireland
Review by Dominic Corr Just the Tonic at The Caves ★★★★ More than many recent years, the ties of spoken word and storytelling have found themselves at the heart of the Festival Fringe’s theatre/comedy circuits, winning awards and accolades. Storytelling is Theatre. And Theatre is storytelling. Writer, performer, and stand-up Edward Tripp delves into the … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Edward Tripp: No Man is an Ireland
Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – 44 Sex Acts In One Week
Written by David Finnigan Review by Dominic Corr Pleasance Dome ★★★★ Well, this is one way to get your five a day… With a name that captures the imagination, 44 Sex Acts in One Week at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe deconstructs the boundaries and playfulness of conventional theatre—given life by Fringe First winner David Finnigan, this … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – 44 Sex Acts In One Week
Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Serious Theatre from Serious People
Written by Charlotte Anne-Tilley, Review by Dominic Corr Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose ★★★★ Any audience with a passing familiarity with Charlotte Anne-Tilley’s writing will have expectations of some cleverly balanced humour and a whole heaping dollop of clowning antics. Serious Theatre from Serious People, despite the name, delivers whole-heartedly on the satirical comedy, with an appropriately … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Serious Theatre from Serious People
Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Ali Woods: At The Moment
Review by Dominic Corr Underbelly - Bristo Square: Tickets ★★★★ These are elements audiences have heard before. Somewhat. Well, maybe not all of it. Definitely not that. And that’s the brilliance of Ali Woods: At The Moment, their new routine that covers a wealth of subject matters and sets across an accomplished hour of stand-up. … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Ali Woods: At The Moment
Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Otter Lee: Princess Syndrome
Review by Dominic Corr Just the Tonic at the Voodoo Rooms: Tickets ★★★ This is a Festival Fringe performance which brings a deep passion to the forefront – no running the risk of ‘guilty pleasures ‘ or hidden secrets here – comedian Otter Lee makes it painfully and hilariously clear to the audience what they … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Otter Lee: Princess Syndrome
Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 -Godfather Death: A Grimm’s Musical
https://youtu.be/qORtHfEr0Oo Produced by The Avison Brothers Review by Dominic Corr Dundee Rep Tickets (October 2024) ★★★★ Constructing something new from the fables of old is a daunting task, but the Avison Brothers tackle it with tremendous gusto and an impressive repertoire of songs. Their musical re-invention of mythos, a unique and innovative approach, has the … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 -Godfather Death: A Grimm’s Musical
Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Sex, Camp, Rock N’ Roll
https://youtu.be/Tj86pkll-II Created by Ryan Patrick Welsh Review by Dominic Corr ★★★★ There are a lot of things which you may have to convince yourself to happen at the Festival Fringe. Yes, that was possibly Alan Cumming. Yes, that very likely was Phoebe Waller-Bridge. And yes, you overpaid for that baked potato. However, one thing that … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Sex, Camp, Rock N’ Roll
Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Chemo Savvy
Presented by Gilded Balloon and Ryan Dewar Written by Alan McHugh Directed by Sally Reid Review by Dominic Corr Gilded Balloon at the Museum: Tickets ★★★★ For those in the room familiar with the context of Chemo Savvy, to know the ins and outs and history of its creation, to finally see this production on … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Chemo Savvy