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Dance Fringe

From India to Triana review

A perfect blend of Indian and flamenco, From India to Triana is an exploration of dance and music styles from the different cultures.  Produced and staged by home-grown company, The Rootless Company, the show is a unique blend, the crowd able to appreciate various dance forms from the Indian and Romani culture within only an […]

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Fringe Theatre

Henry Box Brown review

Based on a true story from the early 1800s, Henry Box Brown follows the journey of a slave’s pursuit of freedom. The story begins in Virginia, with the main character Henry Brown setting the context of what life is for a slave. Separated from his family and sold as a child, the musical is dramatic […]

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Fringe Music

Symphonic Ibiza Review

Offering an experience straight from the “party capital” of the world, Symphonic Ibiza is a unique experience for fans of electronic dance music. Featuring popular tunes from the EDM genre in the last three decades, the unique selling point of this performance is the seamless mesh of electronic music with a live orchestra band.  Its […]

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Dance Fringe

India Flamenco- A Gypsy Tale Review

India Flamenco- A Gypsy Tale is a musical extravaganza that showcases the unity dance brings to the world. The musical follows the story of the arrival of the Romani people in Europe through the medium of dance and music.  The show begins with a narration, which sets the context of the entire performance. It explains how […]

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Dance Fringe

Alba Flamenca Review

A passionate performance by the Edinburgh-based Alba Flamenca, the hour-long flamenco show is a feast for the eyes and ears.  Starting strong with an awe-inspiring number, the crowd is immediately taken by guitarist, Socrates Mastrodimos, whose guitar mastery seeks to invoke emotions. The camaraderie between the performers is apparent, with good sync and coordination between […]

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Fringe Music

Cadenza: Cambridge University’s Premiere A Cappella Group Review

Performing hits ranging from Corinne Bailey Rae’s “Put Your Record On” to Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy”, Cadenza is a delightful 50 minutes of top-notch singing.  The 13-member acapella group features a wide range of hits, across different genres, and the arrangement and transition between songs are smooth and natural. While their upbeat songs are catchy […]

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Fringe Literature

Arundhati Roy with Nicola Sturgeon

A wide-ranging conversation beginning with her foray into writing and her work as a political activist in India, Nicola Sturgeon’s discussion with Arundhati Roy is an illuminating insight into the current political scene in India. The hour-long discussion touches on Roy’s previously published books, with select readings of passages from The Ministry of Utmost Happiness […]

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Fringe Theatre

Legally Blonde: The Musical review

A homage to the 2001 romantic comedy, Legally Blonde: The Musical, staged by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS), is a musical extravaganza that stays true to the original story. The music score that accompanies the production is based on the original Broadway musical. However, its efforts to remain true to the film result in […]