A meticulously crafted folk fantasy, Cloud’s “Warm as Summer, Bright as Blood” transitions from melancholy to defiant anger. This is a show for the weird and wonderful, with great choreography and a powerful narrative.
Review: Bad Shakespeare, Fringe 2024
“Bad Shakespeare” is an entertaining show that offers insights into Shakespeare’s works, but its rapid-fire references may leave those less familiar with his plays feeling a bit lost.
A Review of How to Live a Jellicle Life: Life Lessons from the 2019 Hit Musical ‘Cats’
Having seen Linus Karp in Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story and it being my absolute favourite thing I’d seen at the Fringe this year, I swiftly booked myself into this, his other show.
Review: Lose Yourself in La Clique, Fringe 2023
Admittedly, I’m not new to La Clique – it’s been going for two decades now and first started at the Edinburgh Fringe all those years ago – so a) its reputation proceeds it, and even if it didn’t, b) I know from experience it’s previously produced some of the best circus and variety on the circuit (circus circuit?).
Review: CCTV, Fringe 2023
Fiona Walker is a drama school graduate who needs to choose a path in life – and teaching really doesn’t suit her, neither does becoming a lawyer (apparently the only two main choices) so… corporate world here she comes!
A review of Paddy Young: Hungry, Horny, Scared, Fringe 2023
Paddy starts weak but finds his pace with witty commentary on living with strangers, property, trauma, Hitler, and more. He has the energy, confidence, and skills to entertain crowds.
Divine, joyful, gloriousness: A review of Tutu, Fringe 2023
Tutu is a therapeutic experience for anyone who feels confined by expectations. The show seamlessly blends slapstick comedy and philosophical insights, achieving its ambitious goals with flying colours.
Review of Shamilton! The Improvised Hip Hop Musical, Fringe 2023
I didn’t really know what to expect from Shamilton! but being a fan of the musical it’s (loosely) inspired by, I knew that I had a media pass and I was not going to waste my shot to go and see this thing.