Reviews
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FestivalsBlackthorn by Charley Miles @ Summerhall
Achingly honest drama following two people, both the only children born in a North Yorkshire village for a generation, over the course of their life Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
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YESYESNONO’s [insert slogan here] explores the artform that is advertising Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
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The Conditioning @ C Aquila
Two squaddies find themselves in a locked room. But why are they there? An intense and intriguing performance, tackling trust, anxiety and guilt Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsUnsung @ Summerhall
A masterful central performance by Valentijn Dhaenens anchors a compelling, contemporary story of political hubris Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsThe House @ Assembly George Square Studios
Brian Parks’ comedy of manners moves like a whip, but the rat-a-tat dialogue is missing the American playwright's usual political edge Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
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One Life Stand @ Summerhall
The Follow up to Middle Child's All We Ever Wanted Was Everything lacks power and punch. Read more »| 13 Aug 2018
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Revelations @ Summerhall
The third outing for a charming storyteller proves to be an uplifting, emotionally draining and vital story of love and doing the right thing Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
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Drenched @ Pleasance Courtyard
Cornish folk tales delivered by surly comic creation Daniel Drench proves to be an uneasy mix Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
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Queens of Sheba @ Underbelly Cowgate
An arresting and relevant piece on the rise of Misogynoir and the experiences of young black women Read more »| 10 Aug 2018 -
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The Basement Tapes @ Summerhall
Impressive one-hander that unearths a family secret that blurs the lines between reality, memory and much more Read more »| 09 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsUlster American @ Traverse Theatre
Brash, loud and brutal, David Ireland’s explosive three-hander is a well-drawn character piece full of supremely tasteless laughs Read more »| 09 Aug 2018 -
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Erewhon @ Summerhall
Arthur Meek's collaboration with Magnetic North reimagines a classic Victorian novel about a fictitious land where women rule, but doesn't quite deliver Read more »| 09 Aug 2018 -
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Le Gateau Chocolat: Icons @ Assembly George Square Gardens
Le Gateau Chocolat’s soulful cabaret proves that one slice is just not enough Read more »| 09 Aug 2018 -
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Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craigslist @ Assembly George Sq
All the hallmarks of a comedy classic, but with none of the drama. Read more »| 09 Aug 2018 -
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The Approach @ Assembly Hall
Insightful three-hander about the breakdown of a relationship between two sisters Read more »| 09 Aug 2018