The circus is given a dark, mournful twist in Limb(e)s, created by and starring Gabrielle Martin and Jeremiah Hughes. Their experimental show combines spell-binding movements with artistic lighting and an evocative soundscape to produce an innovative new mode of storytelling that is both striking and expressive. Martin and Hughes rely on their physical strength as […]
Set inside what feels like a giant, enveloping uterus is HOTTER, a searingly honest, ferociously funny, and surprisingly poignant show by Ell Potter and Mary Higgins. An amalgamation of verbatim interview recordings, song, dance, and spoken word, this inclusive celebration of life and femininity combines energy and laughs with brave moments of vulnerability. Potter and […]
Chigozie Obioma’s disturbing allegory of brotherhood, vengeance and guilt is powerfully adapted for the stage by New Perspectives, producing an exceptionally striking piece that will stay with you long after the actors finish their haunting refrain. The decision to share the story’s multitude of characters between just two actors – the brilliant David Alade and […]
Hidden in the bustling bar of Novotel Edinburgh Central, the audience surrounds the three actors of Citizens of Nowhere? as if we’re all there separately to simply enjoy a drink: the only indicator that it’s a show are the earphones everyone is wearing. The delicious naughtiness of feeling like you are eavesdropping on the actors […]
With 2019 marking the 50-year anniversary since the first man stepped foot on the Moon, this year’s Fringe is peppered with space-themed shows commemorating the “giant leap for mankind”. Apollo: Take 111 takes a more eccentric approach by exploring the popular conspiracy theory that the Moon landing was faked: the perfect premise for a farce. […]
In a darkly entertaining contradiction to the light-hearted escape usually offered by children’s theatre, Olly Hawes’s 21 Futures not only lets in the outside world but places its problems at the feet of the parents of the new generations. The incisive writing, dripping with sarcasm, is passionately performed by the young cast of 16- to […]
RENT is a demanding musical in terms of vocal ability and subject matter, and the Edinburgh University Footlights rise to the challenge with consistently strong vocals that encapsulate the humour and tragedy of the story. The Footlights front-focus their musical prowess by positioning their live band onstage, immersing the audience in the musical world of […]
Despite all the big names and prestigious companies that the Edinburgh Fringe attracts it is the hidden gems, those exciting discoveries of new talent that often have the most impact: such is the case for Order from Chaos. Nottingham New Theatre deftly translate writer and director Jonny Khan’s innovative ideas into a powerful, visceral performance […]