Bakersfield Mist – Arkle Theatre
Maude Gutman is an unemployed ex-barmaid who lives in a trailer park. Lionel Percy is a former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art who works for an art foundation to authenticate disputed works of art. Think for a moment about your first assumptions about those two characters. Then imagine them thrown together. This is…
Read MoreMuch Ado About Nothing – Arkle Theatre
All the boys are dressed as girls, and all the girls are dressed as boys. This is the first surprise from Arkle Theatre – they bend the gender of every member of the cast to add a twist to this Shakespeare classic, which was in its day controversial for challenging accepted gender stereotypes. The venue…
Read MoreEdith in the Dark – Harrogate Theatre
A mixture of horror and hilarity, this deft and superbly acted piece balances humour and dark terror, with superb acting of multiple characters from all of the actors. The background to the piece surrounds children’s author E Nesbit, best known for The Railway Children, and reveals that not only does she write bleak and terrifying…
Read MoreInvisible City – Nova
When a girl’s conversation with a lemon makes you smile, you know you’re both seeing an unusual show, and one that’s performed with virtuoso skill and panache. Physical theatre is a terribly broad label, and it’s normally not a category that lights my fire. But I was surprised and delighted by this show. Invisible City…
Read MoreChristine Bovill’s PIAF
No, no regrets… You often get the measure of a musical performance from the crowd witnessing it. So when the crowd at the end of this performance all jump to their feet and cheer, stamp their feet and whistle and applaud loudly, it’s not difficult to guess that they like what they are hearing. Bovill’s…
Read MoreTiffany Stevenson: Mad Man
God help you if one day Tiffany Stevenson decides to mock you. Her voice, whether it’s making Jack Daniels disappear the less acceptable aspects of the Deep South, it’s imitating Australian hipsters, or it’s mocking Jennifer Lopez’s ass-poking video antics, she absolutely nails the intonation, timing and tone. She appears onstage in a shocking…
Read MoreViv Groskop: Say Sorry to the Lady
Aug 7-16, 18-30, 20:20 at The Stand 4 (Venue 12) Book Online: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/viv-groskop-say-sorry-to-the-lady It’s not often you start a review with a story about what happened after the show, but I will here. As I was standing in the corridor after this show, waiting for my friends to join me upstairs at the bar for…
Read MoreViv Groskop: Say Sorry to the Lady (Preview)
Preview at The Stand Comedy Club, 30-Jun-2015 Edinburgh Festival Dates: Aug 5, 7-16, 18-30, Stand 3&4 (Venue 12) Book Online: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/viv-groskop-say-sorry-to-the-lady Fringe show previews can be perilous for performer and audience alike. As an audience, we’re pleased to be getting a sneak preview, but we know that the performance might not be polished and complete. For…
Read MoreSay sorry and win tickets to Viv Groskop’s preview 30-Jun.
Add a really good apology, or demand an apology in the comments below, or Tweet an apology with hashtag #SayEFSorry to win one of three pairs of tickets to Viv Groskop’s Edinburgh Fringe Preview of “Say Sorry to the Lady” on Tuesday 30th June at The Stand, Edinburgh. Tweet: I’m sorry @vivgroskop for… #SayEFSorry Tweet: I…
Read MoreReduced accommodation rates for performers at Edinburgh Festival
Festival Accommodation in Edinburgh at reduced rates Special reductions for groups and performers We are pleased to announce that we are offering accommodation at preferential rates for Edinburgh Festival groups and performers through our partnership with Edinburgh Room Rentals. Booking through this site will automatically offer you preferential reduced rates as well as a reduced…
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