Midsummer

David Greig is a well-established force on the Scottish theatrical scene, and Midsummer, his collaboration with musician Gordon McIntyre, is a wonderful reminder of the intelligence and wit behind his success. Midsummer follows the adventures of divorce lawyer Helena and petty criminal Bob, who have a one-night stand which turns into a riot of a weekend in Edinburgh. The script is a soaring love-letter to the city on midsummer's night, balancing poignant philosophy and pure fun.

Songs weave in and out of the narrative - although not musically complex, they are perfectly attuned to the intimate space and performed beautifully by Cora Bissett and Matthew Pidgeon. The romance between the two characters is also spot-on; tender without being saccharine, and quirky in the best sense of the word. Bissett and Pidgeon are both confident and practised in their roles, and make use of the inventive set and staging with gusto.

On the surface, Midsummer is an uninhibitedly joyful race through the highs and lows of one glorious weekend where anything and everything can happen. It can certainly be enjoyed on this level, and audience members who reside in the capital will get a kick out of the affectionately-dropped Edinburgh details. However, Greig's script carries a delicate undercurrent of philosophy as Helena and Bob, nearing middle age, try to sort out what they want from life and what life wants from them. It is this which allows the play to transcend its elements of madcap comedy and evolve into a perfect blend of serious questions and exhilarating, emotional drama.