Shows
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Reviews
Black Jew Dialogues - Skinny Fest 1
The Black Jew Dialogues sounds funny on paper. Woody Allen is a funny man, as is Chris Rock. However in this instance, the combination of two of the great co... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Bitches and Money
Ice Cube once rapped: "life ain't nothin', but bitches and money." Apparently though, Ice's prose was really meant to sum up the thoughts of a 19th century s... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
Festivals
Food SKINNYFest 1
Ladies and Gentlemen: it is, most assuredly, time to rattle those pots and pans. Theatre company theimaginary body won plaudits, many stars and a Fringe Firs... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
Festivals
Particularly in the Heartland modified SKINNYFest 1
A gloriously shambolic play of epic proportions, Particularly in the Heartland is likely to relieve many fans of the TEAM and its director Rachel Chavkin. Re... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
Festivals
Into the Hoods SKINNYFest 1
Perfect for younger audiences Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
Festivals
Myosung: Streetdance SKINNYFest 1
Hip hop, break dance and bamboo form the beginning of this show, which woos its audience from the start. Bodies move as though pulled by forces outside them,... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006
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Bussman's Holiday @ The Assembly Rooms
The comic relief adequately facilitates the communication of what would have, at least in part, been an otherwise harrowing tale Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
Festivals
Edinburgh International Fest - Budapest Festival Orchestra performing Bartok and Stravinsky (SkinnyFest2)
Bela Bartok wrestled with his government for the right to perform his music; Igor Stravinsky fled a premiere when fistfights filled the aisles. It's difficul... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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The Jungle Book
This production lacks the knowing jokes for grown-ups abundant in so much children's theatre - rather refreshingly, this kids' play is actually for kids. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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The Romeo and Juliet Syndrome
A play about lost love, Romeo and Juliet, fairies, librarians, Valentines Day and, worst of all, journalists, may not sound like an ideal way to start your c... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
Reviews
Oh! What a Shame!
this radical take on Shakespeare fails to engage Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Previews
Diaspora
The Diaspora festival brings international artists and drama students together in an unusual collaboration between the National Theatre of Scotland and RSAMD, creating a forum to debate Scotland's future as an artistic exponent. Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
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Henry VI (Wars of the Roses) & Theatre Royal
Shakespeare's biting dialogue (or torrent of insults, if you prefer) is handled with gusto here. Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Previews
Cinderella Open Auditions
Do you have what it takes to be the next pantomime superstar? Read more »| 15 Jul 2006 -
Reviews
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
The Disney-esque set serves as an exuberant backdrop to the frugal but somehow increasingly comical costumes. Read more »| 15 Jul 2006