It’s a pity the UK premiere of this production isn’t on for longer. It needs to be seen! However, I would understand why it doesn’t have a long run. The subject matter must leave the four performers and the extraordinary percussionist absolutely exhausted. As just…
Productions highlighting the horrors of Climate Change are thin on the ground this year, which is a shame, because the problem, as we all know, is becoming more acute, and anything that will remind us to do our bit for the planet can only do…
Thrown wins the championship for hard-hitting drama, A National Theatre of Scotland production, it’s about five women wrestlers. It’s not so much about the sport of backhold wrestling (a feature of Highland games) however, it’s more about how the women, all from different backgrounds, wrestle…
It takes all sorts to make an Edinburgh Fringe, and one of the most unexpected shows this year must be this one, written and performed by a former teacher who found himself at the heart of the American presidential campaign in 2016. Dennis Trainor Jnr…
This being UK Theatre Network, I steer clear of comedy at the Fringe. Not that Jon Culshaw is just a comedian. In fact, he’s the consummate actor, not only playing the part of a myriad of characters but actually becoming them, it seems. So I…
Anything goes in the Edinburgh Fringe, so although I don’t normally review music, with fond memories of the late, great author, critic and broadcaster Sheridan Morley, godson and biographer of Noel Coward, I was drawn to Gertrude Lawrence: A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening.…
One thing I didn't expect to be doing is…sing! But in the madness that is the Fringe there is an oasis. and, after initial shyness, joining in Soul Circus's original songs felt therapeutic and calming. Not surprising then that the Brighton-based group has strong links…
Since playing the title role in Wendy and Peter Pan at the Lyceum five years ago, Isabel McArthur has been taking the theatre world by storm – as a playwright! Her reimages of classic tales, such as Pride and Prejudice and Kidnapped, have proved that…
If you want traditional theatre, this show is not for you. But if you want to test the boundaries of make-believe well, with Tim Crouch there are no boundaries as he continues to explore new ways of entertaining an audience. His Fringe offering last year,…
When I retired from a career as an arts journalist I remember thinking, Oh no! I won't be able to interview Gyles Brandreth again! Because we all know what a magnificent storyteller (and name-dropper) he is. Luckily for me (and for him as I review…